When is the Kenya 2027 general election?

Kenya's next general election is due in August 2027. The Constitution sets election day as the second Tuesday of August every five years. The IEBC gazettes registration, verification and nomination deadlines closer to the date.

How many people do I vote for in the 2027 election?

Six. President, Governor, Senator, Woman Representative, Member of Parliament and Member of County Assembly. Five of the six are determined by the ward you are registered in.

Kenya 2027 general election

Election day is the second Tuesday of August 2027 — 293 days away. Every seat in the country is mapped here, with the people listed as contesting each one. This page is an index into what Baraza holds, not a news article.

People listed: 872
Counties: 47
Constituencies: 290
Wards: 1,450

The six seats on the ballot

A Kenyan general election is six ballots, not one. Five of the six are decided by where you are registered.

See your own ballot

Pick the ward you are registered in and Baraza shows all six races you vote in, with everyone listed for each.

Browse by place

Registering and voting

22,102,532 people were registered to vote at the last general election. Registration in Kenya is continuous and free.

Baraza is independent and not affiliated with the IEBC or any party. Entries marked “community nomination” are what members of the public say, not confirmed candidacies. The official candidate list is published by the IEBC after nominations close.