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The President is the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, elected by the whole country together with a running mate who becomes the Deputy President.
The whole country votes on general election day. To win outright, a candidate needs more than half of all votes cast and at least a quarter of the votes in more than half of the counties (24 or more). If no one does, the top two face a fresh election within 30 days. IEBC declares the result within seven days, and the winner's running mate becomes Deputy President.
What IEBC asks candidates to hand in. It confirms the list for each election in its nomination notice.
IEBC charged KSh 200,000 for this seat in 2017, and KSh 100,000 for women, youth and persons with disabilities. IEBC sets the 2027 fee in its nomination notice.
In 2022 the High Court struck down the Elections Act's university degree requirement (Wambui & 10 others v Speaker of the National Assembly). In August 2026 IEBC said no degree is required of anyone standing in 2027. Proposals in Parliament could bring education requirements back, so check with IEBC before you file.
A disqualification counts only once every appeal or review of the sentence or decision is exhausted.
Checked against these sources on 22 October 2026. This is a plain-language summary of the law, not legal advice. Confirm the details with IEBC and your party before you hand in your papers.
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