About Us

About ELOG

A Trusted Platform for Election Observation and Democratic Accountability

ELOG is a long-term, national platform of civil society and faith-based organizations working to strengthen democracy through credible observation, electoral accountability, public participation, and evidence-based engagement in Kenya and the African region.

Who We Are

Building Confidence in Electoral Processes Through Observation, Evidence, and Engagement

The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) is a permanent and national forum comprising civil society organizations, including faith-based organizations, with the mandate of strengthening democracy through promoting transparent and accountable electoral processes that include public participation.

ELOG observes and monitors electoral processes through impartial, integral, and inclusive lenses, working with partners in Kenya and across the African region to produce objective and independent reporting, promote accountability, and support democratic integrity.

Our Vision

To achieve credible, peaceful, free, and fair electoral processes in Kenya and the African Region.

Our Mission

To Provide a Sustainable Platform for Monitoring and Observing Electoral Processes.

Our Values

The Principles That Shape Our Identity

ELOG’s work is grounded in democratic accountability, citizen participation, credible evidence, and observation carried out through impartial, inclusive, and independent approaches.

Impartiality

We observe and report without bias, maintaining fairness, objectivity, and professional neutrality.

Integrity

We uphold honesty, credibility, and ethical conduct in our observation, analysis, and public reporting.

Inclusion

We promote participation that reflects the diversity of society, including women, youth, PWDs, and other special interest groups.

Transparency

We support open, accountable, and transparent electoral processes that build public trust.

Public Participation

We believe strong democracy depends on informed citizens and meaningful public engagement.

Independence

Our findings and recommendations are guided by evidence, principle, and the public interest.

Our Identity

What Defines ELOG

ELOG’s identity is shaped by its coalition model, electoral-cycle approach, observation methodologies, and regional engagement.

Coalition Model

ELOG brings together civil society and faith-based organizations into a long-term national platform working collectively to strengthen democracy and electoral accountability.

Electoral Cycle Approach

Our work covers the pre-election, election-day, and post-election periods, allowing observation and engagement across the full electoral process.

Observation Methodologies

ELOG employs short-term, long-term, and thematic observation methodologies, including general observation and Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT).

Regional Reach

ELOG has also played a regional role, including spearheading the formation of E-HORN and serving as its secretariat in East and Horn of Africa observation networks.

Organizational Structure

Structured for Leadership, Strategy, and Delivery

Advisory Peace Panel

Provides high-level advisory and intervention leadership drawn from the leadership of steering committee organizations.

Steering Committee

Provides policy guidance and strategic direction through member organizations within the coalition.

Thematic Members

Support ELOG’s work at the thematic level through specialized expertise across the electoral cycle.

Secretariat

Led by the National Coordinator, the Secretariat manages day-to-day programmes, coordination, observation operations, and delivery.

Our Journey

Milestones in Observation and Electoral Accountability

Since 2010, ELOG has contributed to major democratic processes in Kenya and the region through observation, audits, reform tracking, and electoral accountability initiatives.

2010 Referendum

Observed the constitutional referendum with large-scale deployment and Parallel Vote Tabulation support.

General Elections

Observed the 2013 and 2017 general elections through structured electoral-cycle methodologies and public reporting.

Register Audit & Tracker

Conducted an independent voter register audit and launched efforts to track electoral reforms and accountability priorities.

Regional Observation

Supported election observation and democratic engagement in the region, including through E-HORN and cross-border partnerships.

ELOG Dashboard

Institutional Dashboard at a Glance

This dashboard brings together ELOG’s governance structure, General Assembly membership, thematic areas, regional observation platforms, and observer network readiness into one interactive public view.

10Steering Committee Organizations

7Thematic Members

10Regional Platforms

47Counties Covered

8Official Thematic Areas

16ROP Co-Convenors Recorded

13Active ROP Co-Convenors

Who We Are

ELOG is a long-term, permanent national election observation and monitoring platform bringing together civil society, faith-based and thematic organizations to strengthen democracy and electoral integrity in Kenya and the African region.

How We Work

The platform combines national governance, thematic expertise and devolved regional coordination through Regional Observation Platforms covering all 47 counties.

General Assembly

Provides overall direction, approves reports, and ensures accountability of the platform.

Advisory and Peace Panel

Offers high-level advice, peacebuilding interventions, and represents ELOG on critical national matters.

Steering Committee

Provides governance, supervises the Secretariat, and guides implementation of ELOG programs.

Secretariat

Manages programs, data, reporting, observer coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Thematic Groups

Drive technical analysis, develop tools, and produce thematic reports and recommendations.

Regional Observation Platforms (ROPs)

Coordinate grassroots observation, stakeholder engagement, and observer deployment at regional level.

Organization	Acronym	Category	Expertise / Notes
Catholic Justice and Peace Commission	CJPC	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Center for Governance and Development	CGD	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Constitution and Reform Education Consortium	CRECO	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Ecumenical Centre for Justice and Peace	ECJP	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya	FIDA-Kenya	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Institute for Education in Democracy	IED	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
National Council of Churches of Kenya	NCCK	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims	SUPKEM	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
The Youth Agenda	YAA	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
United Disabled Persons of Kenya	UDPK	Steering Committee Organization	ELOG Steering Committee organization.
Centre for Minority Rights Development	CEMIRIDE	Thematic Member	Expertise: Marginalized groups
Code for Africa	C4A	Thematic Member	Expertise: Technology, Open Data
Emerging Leaders Foundation	ELF	Thematic Member	Expertise: Democracy, Governance, Youth
Kimbilio Trust	KT	Thematic Member	Expertise: Democracy, Governance, Women
Legal Resources Foundation	LRF	Thematic Member	Expertise: Legal
Siasa Place	SP	Thematic Member	Expertise: Democracy, Governance, Youth
Transform Empowerment for Action Initiative	TEAM	Thematic Member	Expertise: Governance, Human Rights

Voter Education

Focuses on civic and voter education, public awareness, electoral information access, and citizen participation.

0 linked members

Voter Registration

Monitors voter registration, register updates, verification, access, inclusion, and related electoral preparedness issues.

0 linked members

Electoral Legal Framework

Focuses on electoral laws, regulations, reforms, compliance, and alignment with constitutional and democratic standards.

2 linked members

Political Parties and Election Campaign Financing

Monitors political party processes, nominations, campaign conduct, campaign financing, and compliance with party and electoral laws.

0 linked members

Election Security/Violence

Tracks election security, conflict risks, electoral violence, peacebuilding, and security agency preparedness.

0 linked members

Media Monitoring

Monitors media coverage, political communication, misinformation, disinformation, and information integrity during the electoral cycle.

0 linked members

Participation of the Special Interest Groups

Focuses on participation and inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, minorities, and marginalized groups.

4 linked members

Election Administration and Management

Monitors election planning, logistics, polling operations, results management, tallying, and the performance of election duty bearers.

1 linked members

Regional Observation Map

10 Regional Platforms covering 47 counties

Switch views to explore regional coverage, readiness and areas requiring follow-up.

Ready Partially Ready Follow-up Required

Region	Counties	Total Counties	Co-Convening Organizations / Representatives	Readiness
Coast	Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Tana River	6	FIDA-Kenya: Ilham Mohamed \| SUPKEM: Khamis Mwaguzo	Ready
Upper North Eastern	Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu	3	CJPC: Fr Mathenge James \| NCCK: Jenniffer Muthaura	Ready
Lower North Eastern	Garissa, Mandera, Wajir	3	SUPKEM: Dr Yunis Ali	Follow-up Required
Central Mt. Kenya	Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri	4	ECJP: Kelvin Njenga	Partially Ready
Metropolitan	Kajiado, Kiambu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Nairobi	6	CGD: Hellen Nyamera \| IED: Jackline Owino	Follow-up Required
Upper Rift Valley	Elgeyo-Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot	5	NCCK: Rev Grace Rugut	Ready
Central Rift Valley	Baringo, Bomet, Kericho, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok	7	CRECO: Paul Masese \| YAA: Bancy Kubutha	Ready
Eastern Mt. Kenya	Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi	3	UDPK: No nominee recorded	Follow-up Required
Western	Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga	4	CJPC: Jacquiline Khakasa \| ECJP: Moses Shiribwa Smith	Ready
Nyanza	Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya	6	CJPC: Fr Samuel Nyataya \| FIDA-Kenya: Jance Anyango	Ready

Observer Network Readiness

Regional Observation Network

This section gives a public view of ELOG’s observation network architecture: regional platforms, county coverage and overall leadership readiness. Internal follow-up notes and administrative contacts remain in the backend.

10Regional Platforms

47Counties Covered

13Active Co-Convenors

4Regions Requiring Follow-up

Coast

Ready

Regional leadership record is active.

6 counties

Upper North Eastern

Ready

Regional leadership record is active.

3 counties

Lower North Eastern

Follow-up Required

Leadership follow-up is required.

3 counties

Central Mt. Kenya

Partially Ready

Some profile details need updating.

4 counties

Metropolitan

Follow-up Required

Leadership follow-up is required.

6 counties

Upper Rift Valley

Ready

Regional leadership record is active.

5 counties

Central Rift Valley

Ready

Regional leadership record is active.

7 counties

Eastern Mt. Kenya

Follow-up Required

Leadership follow-up is required.

3 counties

Western

Ready

Regional leadership record is active.

4 counties

Nyanza

Ready

Regional leadership record is active.

6 counties

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