The National Treasury has assured the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of the government's commitment to provide the resources required to conduct the 2027 General Election.
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo gave the assurance during a consultative meeting chaired by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi with IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, commissioners and the commission's secretariat at the National Treasury headquarters in Nairobi.
The meeting focused on the electoral body's state of preparedness and its funding requirements ahead of the 2027 polls.
Kiptoo said the government was determined to ensure Kenya is fully prepared to deliver a free, fair, credible and peaceful election in line with constitutional requirements.
"The government is fully committed to ensuring that Kenya is adequately prepared to deliver free, fair, credible and peaceful General Elections in 2027," Kiptoo said.
He noted that early consultations between the Treasury and the electoral commission were critical in planning for the financial and logistical needs of the country's next General Election.
The meeting comes as the IEBC begins implementing key activities ahead of the polls, including electoral reforms, voter registration, procurement planning and other operational preparations.
Kiptoo said the National Treasury would continue working closely with the electoral commission and other institutions to ensure the election is adequately funded.
"The National Treasury will continue working closely with the IEBC and other stakeholders to ensure that constitutional obligations are met," he said.
The consultative meeting brought together senior officials from the Treasury and the electoral commission to review the commission's budgetary needs and discuss mechanisms for timely release of funds.
The government has repeatedly pledged to support the IEBC in carrying out its constitutional mandate as preparations gather pace for the 2027 General Election.
The meeting also underscored the importance of collaboration between the Treasury and the electoral commission in ensuring financial planning does not disrupt key electoral activities.
With slightly over a year before Kenyans head to the polls, the IEBC has been engaging various state agencies and stakeholders as it lays the groundwork for the elections, including legal reforms, voter education, technology procurement and operational planning.
The Treasury's assurance is expected to boost the commission's preparations as it seeks to deliver a credible electoral process and avoid funding constraints that have affected election planning in previous years.
