Six Ballots

Kenya's 2027 General Election · 10 August 2027

Kenya decides.Are you registered?

Six ballots shape your roads, clinics and taxes. Only registered voters get a say. Check yours in under a minute.

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Voters' register · 2027

Register by 12 May 2027

Illustration. Not a registration form.

A student's Tuesday

One ordinary day. Four decisions you didn't make.

An illustrative day. See who shapes each part of it.

  1. A worn passenger minibus on a dusty town road with traffic and pedestrians behind it

    The commute

    06:40

    The day begins on the road.

    You squeeze into a crowded matatu to campus. Local roads and public transport are county responsibilities.

  2. People seated on green benches in a crowded public health facility waiting area, seen from behind

    The clinic

    09:15

    You join the queue at the county clinic.

    How well your county clinic runs depends on county decisions about facilities, funding and staff.

  3. Hands exchanging a phone and cash across a wooden shop counter stacked with everyday goods

    The purchase

    13:00

    You stop at the shop to pick up a few things.

    Most of what you buy carries VAT. National law decides what is taxed, exempt or zero-rated.

  4. A person crouching at a shared outdoor tap filling yellow and blue jerrycans in a residential neighbourhood

    The water point

    18:30

    You stop at the shared water point to fill your jerrycans.

    Water and sanitation are county responsibilities. Your hostel's own plumbing may depend on its management too.

All of it gets decided whether you register or not. Registering is how you get a say.

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On election day

Six ballots. Six decisions.

Each position has its own ballot. This is what each one is for.

  • National
  • County
  • Constituency
  • Ward

  • 01

    President

    Leads the national executive.

    Touches: national policy and national roads.

    You vote in: all of Kenya

  • 02

    Governor

    Leads the county government.

    Touches: county health, roads, markets and water.

    You vote in: your county

  • 03

    Senator

    Represents the county in the Senate.

    Touches: how national money is shared between counties.

    You vote in: your county

  • 04

    Member of the National Assembly

    Represents the constituency in Parliament.

    Touches: national laws, taxes and the budget.

    You vote in: your constituency

  • 05

    County Woman Representative

    Represents the county's women in the National Assembly.

    Touches: representation for women from your county in Parliament.

    You vote in: your county

  • 06

    Member of County Assembly (MCA)

    Represents the ward in the county assembly.

    Touches: your county's budget and laws.

    You vote in: your ward

Common assumptions

Common reasons people put it off.

  • “I registered in 2022, so I’m fine.”

    Probably. If you registered before, you don’t need to register again, but check your details. It takes under a minute.

  • “My vote won’t change anything.”

    Six ballots shape the roads, clinics and taxes in your day. Without registration you have no say in any of them.

  • “I’m studying away from home.”

    You vote where you’re registered. Confirm your polling station, and transfer before 12 May 2027 if you need to.

How to check and register

Three steps to get election-ready.

Checking takes under a minute. Registering or transferring means visiting an IEBC office.

  1. Step 1

    Check if you're registered

    Send your ID or passport number to 70000 by SMS, or use the IEBC portal at verify.iebc.or.ke. If you're already registered, you don't need to register again.

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  2. Step 2

    Not registered, or details wrong?

    Visit an IEBC constituency office or a Huduma Centre with your original national ID or passport. Registration is free. You can register, update your details or transfer your registration there.

  3. Step 3

    Know your polling station

    You can only vote at the polling station where you are registered, so confirm yours.

Register by 12 May 2027 to be safe. The law lets registration run until 60 days before election day, but IEBC's timetable can close it earlier, and transfers need 90 days' notice.

Our promise

  • Free to check.
  • Under a minute.
  • We never ask for your ID number. Not affiliated with any party.

22.1 million Kenyans were registered in 2022. IEBC aims for 28.5 million in 2027. Be one of them.

Figures: IEBC.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is this page affiliated with IEBC or any party?
No. It is an independent, non-partisan design project and does not endorse any candidate or party. For official information, use iebc.or.ke.
What do I need to register?
You need to be a Kenyan citizen aged 18 or over with an original national ID or a valid passport. Registration is free. Confirm current requirements with IEBC.
I registered before, or I've moved. What now?
If you're already registered, you don't need to register again. Just verify your details. If you've moved, ask for a transfer at an IEBC constituency office before registration closes.
Does this page collect my details?
No. It never asks for your ID number or any personal data. The button takes you straight to IEBC's official portal.
When does registration actually close?
Kenyan law allows registration until 60 days before election day, and transfers need at least 90 days' notice, which falls on 12 May 2027. IEBC has closed registration earlier than the legal limit before, so we recommend registering by 12 May 2027.

Check your name on the register.

Kenya's 2027 General Election is on 10 August 2027. Make sure you're counted.

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