The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the recruitment of temporary staff to support the upcoming by-elections scheduled for 26th February 2026.
The Commission is inviting qualified Kenyans to apply for positions including Support Electoral Trainers (SETs), Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers, and Polling/Counting Clerks.
These roles are crucial to ensuring smooth and credible electoral processes during the by-elections.
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications online through the IEBC careers portal at jobs.iebc.or.ke. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 26th January 2026.
IEBC emphasized that the recruitment is open to all eligible candidates who meet the required qualifications.
The Commission urged applicants to carefully review the job specifications and submit complete applications to avoid disqualification.
This recruitment comes as part of IEBC’s efforts to strengthen its workforce and ensure transparency, efficiency, and fairness during the electoral process.
Temporary staff will be trained and deployed across polling stations nationwide to manage voting and counting operations.
By engaging qualified personnel, the Commission aims to uphold the integrity of the by-elections and enhance voter confidence in the electoral process.
For more details on the positions and application procedures, candidates are encouraged to visit the official IEBC website


