The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has been made aware of another post, circulating on social media bearing its logo purporting that you cannot wear certain colours to go to polling stations. This document is false and was not issued…
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Obey the Election Laws
Bribery, Treating and Undue Influence these are Election Offences
Election Agents and Sub-agents of the Candidates contesting the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Election Agents and Sub-agents for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Election Offences for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Know the DO’s and DON’Ts when it comes to Poll Day. Be responsible and operate within the parameters of the law. Listed below are the Election Offences and the respective penalties and fines. Please be guided accordingly. Election Offences…
Special Polling Stations established by the Commission
Establishment of Additional Special Polling Stations by the Commission
The EBC responds to statements by Political Leader of the Progressive Party
The Political Leader of the Progressive Party, Nikoli Edwards failed to officially inform the EBC that there was an anomaly in the representation of his political party’s symbol, when he filed his omination papers. The full details of this press…
Remember, no cellphones or cameras in the voting booth
It is absolutely necessary to have SECRECY and PRIVACY when casting your vote. On Election DAy, remember to please SWITCH OFF YOUR CELL PHONE. No Cell Phones or Cameras allowed in the Voting booth
Employees’ Time-off for voting for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Employers and employees are reminded of the provisions in law relating to time-off to vote on Poll Day. In accordance with Election Rule 28 every employer shall permit each elector in his employment to be absent from his work on…
Special Polling Stations established by Returning Officers for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Please be advised that the Special Polling Stations established by Returning Officers in accordance with Election Rule 73 of the Representation of the People Act, Chap 2:01 for these upcoming elections will function from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th, 2020.…
Temporary Closure of the EBC’s Siparia Registration Area Office
The public is advised that the EBC’s Siparia Registration Area Office will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 4th August, 2020. All persons who applied to be so treated as Special Electors for the upcoming polls and identified the Siparia Registration…