IEBC national tallying centre: The legal battle shaping Kenya’s 2027 presidential vote

The August 10, 2027 general election is 11 months away, and the contest over whether there should be a National Tallying Centre (NTC) for the presidential election is already gaining traction as attention shifts to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

This comes as the High Court is scheduled to issue its determination on the constitutionality of the NTC on September 22, 2026, as petitioned by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and opposition leaders led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DCP’s Rigathi Gachagua.