For thousands of Kenyans looking to earn a livelihood while contributing to a historic democratic process, a significant opportunity has just opened.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced on 25 February 2026 that it is recruiting 12,520 temporary workers to support a nationwide 30 day Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise at the ward level.
This initiative isn’t just about filling roles it’s about taking Kenya’s voter registration drive closer to the people. The Commission’s aim is to strengthen and expand the voter roll ahead of future polls by making registration more accessible across the country.
IEBC has broken down the opportunities into three main categories, each with its own duties and responsibilities:
Voter Registration Assistants (1,450 positions)
These are the front-line field staff who will support voter clerks, help organize equipment movement and ensure the smooth running of registration teams at individual wards.
Voter Registration Clerks (10,780 positions)
This is the heart of the exercise handling documentation, operating biometric kits, verifying eligibility and guiding members of the public as they register.
ICT Clerks (290 positions)
Behind the scenes, these staff will ensure registration technology runs smoothly, from setting up equipment to data transmission and troubleshooting basic technical issues.
The doors are open to Kenyan citizens aged 19 years and above who meet the minimum educational requirement at least a KCSE grade C- (minus) or equivalent and demonstrate basic computer skills. Applicants are also expected to uphold the values of integrity, confidentiality and accountability throughout the exercise.
Importantly, IEBC has made it clear that individuals who have held political offices or acted as a party agent in the past five years are not eligible for a measure intended to preserve neutrality in the recruitment process.
To apply, hopeful candidates must visit the Commission’s official jobs portal at https://jobs.iebc.or.ke
before the deadline of 4 March 2026. Successful applicants will be required to present their national ID, academic certificates and other testimonials, undergo training, and take an oath of secrecy before deployment.
While this recruitment is temporary by design, its impact could ripple beyond the 30-day period. For young people, recent graduates and those seeking short-term income, this presents a chance to earn while building experience in public service. Some outlets even report that successful candidates could earn about Ksh 2,000 per day, offering a meaningful boost to household incomes during the exercise.
Beyond the pay cheque, there is pride and purpose in participating in a process that shapes Kenya’s democracy. For many, helping fellow citizens register to vote or update their details is not just work, it’s active civic participation.
This drive comes as part of IEBC’s broader mandate to strengthen democratic participation. By decentralizing voter registration to the ward level, the Commission hopes to reach more eligible citizens, remove barriers to participation and modernize how voters engage with the electoral system.
In a country where youth unemployment remains a pressing concern, opportunities like this although temporary can provide valuable income and experience. And for IEBC, they are vital to ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has a chance to be heard at the ballot box.
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