NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan voters will have a new visual guide to help them navigate the six elective positions on the ballot in the 2027 General Election, following the announcement of a colour-coded system by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The commission says each ballot paper will carry a specific colour matching the lid of the ballot box where it should be deposited. The system is expected to make it easier for voters to identify the correct ballot box and reduce errors at polling stations.
The presidential ballot will be white, while Members of the National Assembly will use green. The Senatorial ballot will be yellow, gubernatorial light blue, Women Representatives purple, and Members of County Assembly beige.
The move comes as the IEBC continues preparations for the 2027 polls, where voters will elect six different categories of leaders.
The commission is also urging eligible Kenyans who have not registered as voters to do so at IEBC constituency offices and Huduma Centres across the country.
With millions of voters expected to participate, the IEBC says clear identification of ballots and polling procedures will be important in ensuring a smooth voting process.
The colour system will therefore be one of the key features voters will need to understand before heading to the polling stations in 2027.
