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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has assured Kenyans of reliable telecommunications connectivity during the 2027 General Election.
CA Director General David Mugonyi said the authority will work to ensure polling stations have adequate connectivity to support the transmission of election results.
Mugonyi spoke during a national election security consultative forum organised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
He said the CA’s responsibility includes ensuring the electoral commission has sufficient network coverage at polling stations on election day.
“Our role is to ensure the electoral commission has enough connectivity in polling stations,” Mugonyi said.
The Director General noted that Kenya already has extensive 3G, 4G and 5G coverage across most parts of the country.
However, he acknowledged that some marginalised areas still face connectivity challenges. The authority plans to identify those locations and improve network coverage before the August 10, 2027 election.
Reliable connectivity will support the electronic transmission of polling station results.
After votes are counted and Form 34A is completed, presiding officers use KIEMS devices to capture secure images of the forms and transmit the results to tallying centres.
The CA will also support media organisations and other election-related operations that depend on telecommunications services.
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