NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 13 \u2014 The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Tuesday hosted a delegation from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on a peer learning tour in Kenya, as Zambia prepares for its General Election scheduled for 13 August 2026.<\/p>\n
The visit comes at a critical moment for Zambia\u2019s electoral system following recent constitutional amendments that introduced a Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) framework.<\/p>\n
The new system blends the traditional First Past the Post (FPTP) model with Proportional Representation (PR) to enhance inclusivity in elective governance.<\/p>\n
Under the revised system, proportional representation will be used to ensure the election of women, youth, and persons with disabilities to Parliament and local councils, alongside constituency-based elections.<\/p>\n
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, accompanied by other commissioners, welcomed the Zambian delegation and expressed appreciation for IEBC\u2019s selection as a learning partner.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed the commission\u2019s commitment to continuous peer engagement and knowledge exchange between electoral management bodies in the region, noting that such collaborations strengthen democratic institutions and electoral integrity.<\/p>\n
The peer learning tour is expected to focus on areas including electoral system design, technology use in elections, voter registration, dispute resolution, and inclusion mechanisms.<\/p>\n
The engagement reflects growing regional cooperation among electoral bodies as African countries adopt reforms aimed at improving representation, transparency, and public trust in electoral processes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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