- It was established in 2010 with the New Constitution.
- It came up to replace the Independent Interim Electoral Commission (IIEC).
- The IIEC was formed as a body to facilitate the referendum of 2010.
- This is because the Electoral Commission of Kenya had been disbanded with the 2007 disputes of the election results.
- The IIEC also carried out all the by-elections prior to the 2012 National General Elections.
- A person is not eligible for appointment in IEBC if within the past 5 years, he/she was in office or campaigned for the following position in an election.
- A Member of Parliament or County Assembly.
- A member of the ruling body of any political party.
-Holds any state office.