What we Do

What We Do at ELOG

3D Canyon Experience

We give Voice

3D Canyon Experience

Unearthing Election Trends

Our Mandate

Advancing Electoral Integrity Through Observation, Engagement, and Evidence

ELOG works across the electoral cycle to observe electoral processes, track reforms, promote civic engagement, monitor emerging risks, and generate evidence that supports transparent, inclusive, and accountable democracy.

Our work brings together field observation, thematic monitoring, public dialogue, institutional engagement, and digital accountability tools to strengthen confidence in democratic processes in Kenya and the African region.

How We Work

  • Election observation and monitoring
  • Electoral reforms tracking
  • Civic engagement and public dialogue
  • Media and information monitoring
  • Research, data, and digital tools
  • Regional collaboration and learning
Core Areas of Work

The Main Pillars of ELOG’s Work

ELOG’s work combines observation, reform tracking, citizen engagement, and evidence systems into one coordinated democratic accountability ecosystem.

Election Observation & Monitoring

We observe electoral processes across different contexts and phases, including pre-election, election day, and post-election environments.

Electoral Reforms Tracking

We track reform priorities, monitor implementation progress, and highlight accountability gaps affecting electoral credibility.

Civic Engagement

We support informed citizen participation, democratic dialogue, and inclusive public engagement around electoral and governance processes.

Research, Data & Digital Tools

We generate evidence through scorecards, voter register audits, dashboards, election watch platforms, and analytical tools.

Observation & Monitoring

Observation Across Process, Phase, Theme, and Inclusion

ELOG’s observation work adapts to the kind of process being observed, the stage of the cycle, the issue under review, and the groups whose participation must be protected and made visible.

By Electoral Process

  • General Elections
  • By-Elections
  • Referenda
  • Institutional Elections

By Observation Phase

  • Pre-Election Observation
  • Election Day Observation
  • Post-Election Observation

By Theme

  • Voter Registration
  • Party Nominations
  • Election Violence Watch
  • Media Monitoring
  • Results and Tallying

By Inclusion Lens

  • Women’s Participation
  • Youth Participation
  • PWD-Focused Observation
  • Special Interest Groups
Thematic Areas

Key Issues We Focus On

Our thematic work helps surface the drivers, risks, gaps, and opportunities that shape the quality and credibility of electoral processes.

Voter Education & Civic Engagement

We focus on citizen awareness, informed participation, democratic dialogue, and the effectiveness of civic engagement initiatives.

Voter Registration

We monitor the reach, quality, accessibility, and credibility of voter registration initiatives and register-related processes.

Political Parties & Campaign Finance

We assess party conduct, internal democracy, nominations, campaign environments, and the regulation of money in elections.

Electoral Security

We monitor election-related violence, early warning signs, and mitigation approaches that support peaceful electoral processes.

Inclusion & Participation

We examine barriers affecting the participation of women, youth, PWDs, minorities, and other special interest groups.

Media & Information Integrity

We monitor media environments, misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and narratives that affect electoral integrity.

Electoral Legal Framework

We track legal, regulatory, and policy developments shaping electoral governance and democratic accountability.

Election Administration & Management

We assess the preparedness, credibility, and performance of electoral management institutions and processes.

Engagement Platform

Democratic Dialogue and Information Sharing

ELOG supports platforms that encourage information sharing, public dialogue, election-related appraisal, and coordination among stakeholders working to reduce duplication and strengthen reform-focused engagement.

Regional Role

Regional Collaboration Through E-HORN

ELOG also contributes to regional learning and cooperation as part of broader citizen election observation efforts in East and the Horn of Africa.

Want to Learn More About ELOG’s Work?

Explore our publications, follow our platforms, or get in touch to learn more about our observation work, thematic focus areas, and democratic accountability initiatives.