By-elections 2025: How registered voters will be identified at the polling stations
As Kenyans across different parts of the country are expected to participate in the by-election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued directives on how registered voters will be identified at polling stations.
Through its official X account, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, the electoral body said that all eligible voters, as captured in the 2022 certified Register of Voters for the respective by-election areas, will be verified using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits.
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According to the IEBC, the electronic devices are designed to authenticate voters efficiently and ensure a transparent and credible voting process.
“All eligible voters as captured in the 2022 certified Register of Voters for the respective by-election areas will be identified using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits,” the IEBC’s statement reads.
The IEBC further stated that the Register of Voters has also been displayed at each polling station to allow the public to verify their details.
“The Register of Voters has been displayed at each polling station for public verification.
Voting process
The commission has also assured voters that today’s polling exercise will run smoothly despite reports of delays in a few areas, saying all lost time will be recovered to ensure every eligible voter gets a fair chance to cast their ballot.
In addition, the electoral body said polling officially kicked off at dawn, noting that while the official closing time remains 5.00 pm, no voter will be locked out unfairly due to delays caused by technical, logistical, or administrative issues.
IEBC further said any lost minutes during the day will be recovered to ensure the process remains free, fair, and credible.
“Polling stations opened at 6.00 am and will close at 5.00 pm,” the statement reads
“Any lost time during polling will be recovered at closing, and voters in the queue by 5.00 pm will be allowed to vote.”
The commission also reminded Kenyans that the law guarantees anyone in the queue by 5.00 pm the right to vote, urging citizens to remain calm and patient.
