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How Our Elections Work

From the Executive down to every Ward, leadership is elected — not appointed. Here's the full framework, the roles at each level, and how to put your name forward.

County-to-Ward Leadership Framework

The Full Structure

Leadership is elected at every layer, from the Executive down to the Ward — with an IEBC liaison role at County level to oversee fair process.

EXECUTIVE
MACHAKOS
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Coordinator
IEBC Liaison
KITUI
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Coordinator
IEBC Liaison
MAKUENI
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Coordinator
IEBC Liaison
CONSTITUENCIES
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Coordinator
WARDS
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Roles At Each Level

What Each Position Does

Elected

Chairperson

Leads the chapter, represents it at the next level up, and signs off on official decisions.

Elected

Vice Chairperson

Deputizes for the Chairperson and often leads specific programs or committees.

Elected

Secretary

Keeps records, manages communication, and documents meetings at every level.

Appointed

Coordinator

Handles day-to-day logistics between Constituency and County chapters — from Constituency level upward.

County-Level Only

IEBC Liaison

Each County Chapter designates a liaison to coordinate with local electoral observers during chapter elections, keeping the process transparent and independently verifiable.

The Process

Election Timeline

A typical chapter election cycle runs bottom-up — Ward first, Constituency next, County last — so every higher chapter is built from already-elected representatives.

Step 01

Nomination Day (Ward)

Any eligible member of a ward may put their name forward for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or Secretary.

Step 02

Ward Voting

Members vote openly at a ward baraza. Results are recorded by the outgoing Secretary and shared upward.

Step 03

Constituency Assembly

Newly elected Ward Chairpersons convene to elect their Constituency Chapter leadership and Coordinator.

Step 04

County Election

Constituency Chairpersons elect the County Chapter leadership, with the IEBC liaison observing the process.

Step 05

Executive Reporting

County Chapters report results to the National Executive Committee, completing the cycle.

Active Counties

Where Elections Are Underway

Complete

Machakos

County, Constituency and Ward chapters fully elected. Home base and founding region.

In Progress

Kitui

Ward-level elections underway across new chapters; Constituency elections next.

Nominations Open

Makueni

Pilot ward nominations open now — see the Events page for the nomination day date.

Ready to run for a role?

Check the Election Guidelines for eligibility, then reach out to your Ward Chapter to be added to the nomination list.