Kiongozi Online has today launched as a civic platform designed to help Kenyan citizens access verified election information ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The platform covers all 6 elective positions in Kenya—President, Governor, Senator, Member of Parliament, Woman Representative, and Member of County Assembly—allowing voters to look up candidates by county, view party affiliations, and read stated policy positions.
A polling station finder helps users locate where they will vote and get directions, while an election timeline tracks key dates, including voter registration and candidate filing deadlines.
“In 2022, we saw how misinformation and information gaps undermined voter confidence,” says the Kiongozi Online team. “We’re building more than a website—we’re constructing digital democratic infrastructure that makes Kenya’s elections truly transparent and participatory, from the ward level to the presidency.”
The launch comes as Kenya prepares for what is expected to be a closely contested election. Voters aged 18 to 35 will form the majority of the eligible electorate, and there has been growing public demand for issue-based politics and greater accountability from leaders. Kiongozi Online aims to address information gaps by providing verified candidate data sourced from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and direct submissions from candidates and political parties.
The platform includes candidate profiles with background information and policy positions, a directory of registered political parties, a polling station locator with directions, an interactive election timeline, voter education resources, and Sauti Yetu—a forum where citizens can discuss candidates and electoral issues. Candidates and political parties can also create profiles to engage directly with voters.