NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the ballot paper and ballot box lid colours that will be used for the six elective positions in the 2027 General Election.

📻 Breaking It Down

The IEBC said the colour of each ballot paper will match the colour of the lid of the respective ballot box, a system intended to help voters and election officials easily identify the ballot for each elective position.

The six elective positions are President, Member of the National Assembly, Member of the County Assembly (MCA), Senator, Woman Representative and Governor.

According to the IEBC, the ballot paper and corresponding ballot box lid colours will be:

📌 What You Need to Know

The electoral commission has urged voters to familiarise themselves with the colours ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The IEBC noted that the ballot paper colour will match the respective ballot box lid, helping voters identify where each ballot should be deposited after voting.

Alongside the ballot colour information, the IEBC has encouraged Kenyans who are eligible but have not registered as voters to do so ahead of the 2027 elections.

Under its voter registration campaign, the commission is urging Kenyans to “Jipange Mapema. Register as a Voter!”

The IEBC says eligible Kenyans can register at an IEBC Constituency Office, a nearby Huduma Centre, or the IEBC Customer Experience Centre at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.

The voter registration message is part of preparations for the 2027 General Election, as the electoral commission continues to encourage eligible citizens to ensure they are registered in good time.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya