The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed reports of foreigners being registered as voters, saying it has not found credible evidence to prove claims of electoral malpractice.

In a press statement released on Sunday, 27th September 2026, the electoral commission expressed concern at what it termed the “continuous dissemination of misleading and unverified information by sections of the media, groups and individuals through mainstream and social media concerning its constitutional mandate and ongoing preparations for the upcoming General Election”. Among information the Commission finds misleading and unsubstantiated are allegations of illegal registration of voters, unlawful transfers and the registration of foreigners.

“To date no entity, organisation, group or individual has submitted to the Commission any credible evidence supporting any such allegations of illegality and malpractice,” IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said.

The press release was made after reports and allegations concerning the transportation of voter-registration materials and accusations of registering voters from neighbouring countries including Uganda. IEBC clarified that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) is underway in all 290 constituencies at designated and gazetted registration centres.

According to the Commission, voter registration is restricted to registered and eligible voters who have the necessary identification documents. It is the responsibility of other government agencies to issue national identity cards and passports to citizens and to adjudicate matters concerning citizenship and immigration. IEBC said its registration officers are trained and gazetted while registration clerks are authorised to operate KIEMS kits using special passwords and are geo-located to specific electoral areas.

The Commission also denied having lost, intercepted or transferred Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits to unauthorised locations outside the country.

“All KIEMS kits are accounted for and remain in its lawful custody and under its exclusive control,” IEBC said.

IEBC conducted the first phase of its Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) between March 30th and April 28th 2026. According to its report, the exercise covered the entire country, all 290 constituencies, 30,615 registration centres, 12,520 registration officials and 5,390 KIEMS kits. IEBC asked individuals, organisations and other relevant stakeholders to deliver credible evidence of malpractice, misuse or criminal activities concerning voter registration so that appropriate actions could be taken.

“The Commission can take disciplinary action against erring officials and where necessary, criminal prosecution will follow if credible evidence is presented before it,” IEBC said.

Allegations and concerns are being raised against the Electoral Commission as the 2027 General Election approaches. In addition, the High Court has ordered IEBC to allow accredited political parties and election observers access to source code and audit logs for continuous voter registration, until a petition concerning the registration process is heard.

IEBC said it would continue to provide information on its preparations for the upcoming elections while discouraging any form of sensationalism or unsubstantiated allegations that could be detrimental to the credibility of the electoral process.