General election

President of Kenya

The Presidency of Kenya · Kenya

• Tuesday, August 10, 2027

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Source: kenyans.co.ke, checked Oct 12, 2026

General election on the second Tuesday of August every fifth year (Constitution art 101); date set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) election operations plan, announced June 2026. Presidential run-off, if needed, within 30 days of the first round (art 138(5)).

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• kenyans.co.ke · checked Oct 12, 2026 IEBC Election Operations Plan for 2027 as reported by Kenyans.co.ke and The Standard, June 2026, read 2026-10-12: general election Tuesday 10 August 2027; second Tuesday of August per Constitution art 101. Official IEBC page not fetched. For: Date and type of vote

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