Achievements

Since its inception in 1997, after the dissolution of the PIEC (formed in 1995), the Independent Electoral Commission has successfully conducted series of electoral activities.These include:

A general registration of voters in 2001,

Presidential Elections in 2001,

National Assembly Election and Local Government Elections in 2002,

Presidential Elections in 2006,

National Assembly Elections in 2007 and

Local Government Elections in 2008. 

The Commission has also conducted series of By-Elections in different constituencies across the country.  All elections have been certified as free, fair and transparent by all stakeholders including political parties, local and international observers.