The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has established a standardised colour-coded system for ballot papers to streamline the voting process for Kenyan citizens.

This initiative aims to assist voters in easily identifying the correct ballot paper for each specific elective position and placing it into the corresponding ballot box.

The specific colour assignments are as follows: white for the presidential election, green for the National Assembly, brown for the Member of County Assembly (MCA), yellow for the Senate, purple for the Woman Representative, sky blue for the gubernatorial race, and grey for any referendum.

This clear visual distinction is designed to reduce confusion at polling stations and expedite the voting process.

Ensuring voters understand these colour assignments is crucial for a smooth and efficient election day.

The standardised system minimises the risk of ballots being placed in the wrong boxes, which can lead to complications during the counting and tabulation of votes.

Public awareness of this coding is therefore considered a vital component of successful electoral operations.