Kenya’s legal framework, particularly the Election Offences Act, outlines a wide array of election-related crimes aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of the electoral process.
Understanding the different types of election offences is crucial for ensuring accountability and promoting a free and fair election environment.
The Election Offences Act defines the types of election offences in Kenya as follows–
- Offences relating to register of voters;
- Offences relating to multiple registration as a voter;
- Offences relating to voting;
- Offences by members and staff of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission;
- Maintenance of secrecy at elections;
- Personation;
- Bribery;
- Undue influence;
- Use of force or violence during election period;
- Use of national security organs;
- Offences relating to elections;
- Use of public resources;
- Participation in elections by public officers;
- Unlawful expenditure;
- Offences relating to the use of technology in elections;
- Employers to allow employees reasonable period for voting;
- Aiding and abetting offences;
- Breach of Electoral Code of Conduct;
For a detailed explanation of the election offences in Kenya, see the Election Offences Act(External Link).
