The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a major recruitment drive, opening up hundreds of temporary job opportunities ahead of the February 26, 2026, by-elections.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the electoral body invited qualified Kenyans to apply for various short-term positions that will support the conduct of the upcoming polls.
IEBC Positions Available
According to IEBC, the commission is seeking applicants for the following roles:
- Support Electoral Trainers (SETs)
- Presiding Officers and Deputy Presiding Officers
- Polling and Counting Clerks
The temporary positions will play a critical role in ensuring a smooth, transparent, and credible electoral process during the by-elections.
How to Apply For IEBC Jobs
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications online only through the official IEBC recruitment portal: https://jobs.iebc.or.ke.
“We are hiring! The Commission invites qualified applicants to apply for the following temporary positions for the #26thFebByelections: 1. Support Electoral Trainers (SETs) 2. Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers 3. Polling/Counting Clerks Submit your application online via: https://jobs.iebc.or.ke,” IEBC stated.
The commission noted that the application deadline is Monday, January 26, 2026, leaving candidates with limited time to submit their details.
“Application deadline: Monday, January 26th, 2026. Your Vote, Your Future,” the notice reads.
February 26 By-elections
The IEBC Chairperson Erustus Ethekon had announced that the four remaining by-elections would be held on February 26, 2026.
Ethekon announced the by-election dates in a gazette notice released on December 19, 2025, confirming the vacancies in the areas and announcing directives to political parties and aspirants.
The by-elections will be for the Member of National Assembly for Isiolo South Constituency, Member of County Assembly for Muminji Ward and Evurore Ward in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, and West Kabras Ward in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County.
IEBC had also directed political parties intending to participate in the by-elections to submit the names of the persons contesting in party primaries and the date of the party primaries on or before Friday, 2nd January, 2026.
