IEBC Clarifies University Degree Is Not Required For 2027 Election Candidates

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that a university degree is not currently a prerequisite for candidates contesting presidential, gubernatorial, or parliamentary seats in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Citizen TV, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu explained that judicial rulings invalidated the degree requirement within the Elections Act, rendering it…