Types of Election Offences in Kenya

The Election Offences Act defines the types of election offences in Kenya as follows–

• Offences relating to register of voters;
• Offences relating to multiple registration as a voter;
• Offences relating to voting;
• Offences by members and staff of the Commission;
• Maintenance of secrecy at elections;
• Personation;
• Bribery;
• Undue influence;
• Use of force or violence during election period;
• Use of national security organs;
• Offences relating to elections;
• Use of public resources;
• Participation in elections by public officers;
• Unlawful expenditure;
• Offences relating to the use of technology in elections;
• Employers to allow employees reasonable period for voting;
• Aiding and abetting offences;
• Breach of Electoral Code of Conduct;

For a detailed explanation of the election offences in Kenya, see the Election Offences Act.