The stakes
Why this vote matters.
Our explainer on why this contest matters will appear here.
Kenya
Presidential election 2027 · East Africa
- Expected
- Announced
- Campaign
- Voting
- Counting
- Certified
- Transition
Stage 2 of 7 · Announced
Where it stands
10 August 2027
Dates, candidates and developments remain labelled by evidence and status.
Result status
PendingNo results yetRunoff rule
To be confirmedCandidates
None listed yetFinal list not yet publishedLast verifiedOverdue
28 Sept 2026, 13:23 GMT+3A re-check is due for this stageHow the vote works
Voters pick the president directly.
①How the president is chosenDirect popular vote
②How the winner is decidedTo be confirmed
③If no one wins outrightTo be confirmed
In this dossier
CandidatesThe field forms as candidates declare.Campaign trailThe trail opens when the first event clears review.ProjectionThe map the forecast starts from, and the rule a winner must meet.Voting & countingHow the vote is cast and counted. The ledger opens when polls open.Key datesCandidate nominations open in 235 days.ProcessNothing documented so far.Sources · 22 sources behind this record.