The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cautioned the public against taking photos or recording videos in polling booths ahead of the May elections.
In a notice on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, IEBC said that recording videos or taking photographs inside polling booths is an election offence under section 7(3)(e) of the Election Offences Act.l
According to the commission, Act bars any unlicensed individuals from capturing an image of any marked ballot for any purpose.
“Do not take photos or record videos in the polling Booth. The secrecy and sanctity of the vote must be preserved at all times,” IEBC stated.
“Doing so constitutes an election offence under Section 7(3)(e) of the Election Offences Act, No. 37 of 2016,” it added.
Reports indicate that the Act states that a person attending any proceedings relating to an election who, without lawful excuse, captures an image of any marked ballot for purposes of financial gain or for showing allegiance commits an offence.
IEBC further revealed that anyone found committing this offence is likely to face hefty fines of up to Ksh 1 million or an imprisonment of up to 3 years.
