Oilmax has returned to court seeking to halt the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s procurement process for KIEMS technology. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the company argues that disputed tender requirements should be reconsidered because they fail to properly reconcile vendor-capacity qualifications with mandatory local-content requirements. The challenge places the commission’s election-technology procurement under renewed judicial scrutiny, although the blurb does not identify the specific court or indicate whether any order has been issued.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that the next election in Kenya will take place on August 10, 2027. The commission plans to petition Parliament for legislation that establishes minimum academic qualifications for candidates seeking elective office, citing concerns over court rulings that have weakened enforcement of educational requirements. IEBC National Steering Committee chairperson Evans Masiti emphasized the need for defined academic thresholds for political leaders.

The State Law Office has requested the dismissal of a tender case involving the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), arguing that the Consumer Federation of Kenya filed the lawsuit without first utilizing the remedies provided under procurement and access-to-information laws.

The United Alternative Government has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure transparency in the technology used for the 2027 General Election. During a press briefing, former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi emphasized the need for scrutiny from stakeholders, independent auditors, and the courts to maintain credibility and accountability in the electoral process, warning that lack of transparency could undermine public confidence.

South Africa's Independent Electoral Commission says it expects further court challenges over candidate lists ahead of upcoming elections. The warning follows a ruling by the Electoral Court against the United Democratic Front Party, which lost its challenge regarding the candidate list process. The IEC indicated that disputes from political parties over list submissions are likely to continue as the electoral timetable proceeds, according to SABC Politics, though details of the UDFP's specific challenge were not disclosed.

Former Independent Electoral Commission chairperson Brigalia Bam-Tselane has stated that the IEC can only amend its election timetable under two specific conditions, according to SABC Politics. Her remarks come as the African National Congress prepares to take legal action, heading to court over the matter. The report highlights the legal dispute surrounding the electoral body's timetable rules ahead of court proceedings involving the governing party.