The Electoral Process in Kenya by
Joab Otieno
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The elections in Kenya are conducted after how long?
The elections in Kenya are held after every five years.
Which body in Kenya is in charge of elections?
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Name people elected by citizens after every Five years.
- President
- Members of parliament
- Governors
- Senators
- Women representatives
- Members of the county Assembly.
THE PROCESS FOLLOWED DURING ELECTIONS
- Declare the civic seats vacant
- Announce the election date and provide a time table for elections.
- Political parties nominate their civic candidates.
- Nominated candidates present their nomination papers to IEBC
- Clear candidates who meet the requirements and registers them.
- Announces dates and period within which the election campaigns will be held.
- Organizes voting equipment and materials
- Recruit and train election officials.
- Materials and equipments are transferred to the polling stations a day before elections.
- Voters go to the polling stations to elect their leaders.
- Votes are counted
- Results are announced
Exercise
List the first 4 steps in the electoral process.
ANSWERS
Declare the civic seats vacant
Announce the election date and provide a time table for elections.
Political parties nominate their civic candidates.
Nominated candidates present their nomination papers to IEBC