The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has intensified preparations for the May 14 by-elections, with only six days remaining before voters head to the polls in three electoral areas across the country.

In a public update on Friday, May 8, 2026, the commission said the by-elections will be conducted for the position of Member of National Assembly for Emurua Dikirr Constituency as well as Member of County Assembly seats for Porro Ward and Endo Ward.

The commission noted that polling stations will open at 6.00 am and close at 5.00 pm on voting day.

“6 Days to the #14thMayByelections. Member of National Assembly for Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County (1). Member of County Assembly: Porro Ward in Samburu County and Endo Ward in Elgeyo/ Marakwet County (2). Polling stations open 6.00am to 5.00pm.” IEBC stated.

The commission further assured voters that any time lost during the opening of polling stations would be compensated at the close of voting to ensure all eligible voters are accorded sufficient time to cast their ballots.

“Voters who will be in the queue by 5.00 pm will be allowed to vote,” the commission stated.

Declaration of vacancies

The IEBC announced that by-elections will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to fill three vacant seats in Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County, Porro Ward in Samburu West Constituency, and Endo Ward in Marakwet East Constituency, Elgeyo/Marakwet County.

The announcement was made through a special issue of the Kenya Gazette published on March 13, 2026.

The Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat became vacant on March 10, 2026, following the death of area MP Johana Kipyegon Ng’eno in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026, in the Chepkiep area of Mosop Constituency, Nandi County. He died alongside five others.

The Porro Ward Member of County Assembly seat in Samburu County was declared vacant on January 5, 2026, following the death of the sitting MCA, Patrick Leerte, in late 2025 after a period of illness.

The Endo Ward MCA seat in Elgeyo/Marakwet County fell vacant on January 27, 2026, following the death of MCA Jeremiah Biwott Toryebee.

“Following the declaration of vacancies that occurred in the offices of Member of County Assembly for Porro Ward, Samburu West Constituency, Samburu County on 5th January, 2026; Endo Ward, Marakwet East Constituency, Elgeyo/Marakwet County on the 27th January, 2026; and Member of National Assembly for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Narok County on the 10th March, 2026, and notices issued by the respective Speakers, there shall be by-elections in the above-listed electoral areas on Thursday, the 14th May, 2026,” the IEBC statement read in part.