IEBC clarifies concerns over some missing polling station details on its portal
By Cynthia Lodite, April 4, 2026The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified concerns over the polling station names and numbers listed as “N/A” on the voter verification portal.
In a statement by the IEBC on the official X account on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the IEBC explained the reasons behind registration details currently showing the polling centre but not the stream number.
According to the IEBC, voters’ registration details are currently showing just the polling centre but not the stream number because voter registration is still ongoing.
“Your registration details currently show the Polling Centre, but not the Stream Number, because voter registration is still ongoing,” the IEBC said.
How IEBC does streaming
At the same time, IEBC has explained that the commission, by law, splits polling centres into streams of up to 700 voters only after the register is closed.
In addition, IEBC noted that the streaming is often done alphabetically by first name to ensure a balanced distribution.
“The Commission, by law, splits Registration/polling centres into Polling stations (streams) of up to 700 voters only after the register is closed. This “streaming” is done alphabetically by first name to ensure a balanced distribution,” IEBC added.
Meanwhile, once Voter registration concludes, the Final Register will be published with your specific polling station and stream number.
“Once Voter registration concludes, the Final Register will be published with your specific polling station and stream number,” IEBC explained.
Citizens outcry
The clarifications come after growing anxiety swept through Kenyan voters after several citizens discovered their polling station names and numbers listed as “N/A” on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) voter verification portal.
The anomaly comes just days into the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, which aims to add 2.5 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The issue gained national traction after prominent ‘Tuko Kadi’ movement leader Ademba Allans highlighted the gaps on his X account.
Allans, a key figure in the Gen Z-led voter mobilisation drive, posted a screenshot showing glaring omissions despite his registration status.
“IEBC, unless mnataka vita, please explain to me: Mbona sina poling station na poling station number? Na pia, if those who registered before 2012 voted in 2022, why do they need to register again?” he demanded.
His voter card displayed, and for many other citizens, Polling Station Name: N/A; Polling Station No (Stream): /A.