Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners have pitched camp in Machakos County, engaging youths in forums ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 general elections.

In a statement on the IEBC official X account on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Commission announced that the Youth-led forums seek to share updates on its preparedness for the 2027 General Election, including the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise

“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), in collaboration with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy – Kenya, is holding a Youth Dialogue Forum in Machakos County,”IEBC stated.

In addition, the Commission has announced that it is exploring areas of collaboration with youth stakeholders in strengthening CVR and other electoral processes.

“The forum also offers the Commission an opportunity to share updates on its preparedness for the 2027 General Election, including the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, and to explore areas of collaboration with youth stakeholders in strengthening CVR and other electoral processes,” IEBC said.

According to the Electoral body, the Commission is currently receiving feedback from county-based youth leaders and influencers on electoral matters.

New IEBC technology

As the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is turning to radio frequency technology in an effort to tighten control over its electronic voting equipment and shield the process from fresh controversy.

The electoral agency has issued a tender for the installation of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) inventory management system that will track Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits and other sensitive devices from storage facilities to polling stations.

The move signals a significant shift from manual oversight to automated, real-time monitoring.

According to tender documents, the system will first be deployed at the commission’s central elections technology hub, where most of the equipment is stored and configured before being dispatched across the country.

The plan is to begin with KIEMS tablets, the devices used to identify voters and transmit results, before expanding to printers, laptops, desktops, power banks and satellite communication tools.

IEBC says the goal is to guarantee what it describes as end-to-end visibility and control over election materials. The commission also promises an unbreakable chain of custody” from the moment equipment is received, through maintenance and storage, to final deployment in polling stations.