These include printing ballot papers, training election officials, transporting materials, securing polling stations, and deploying staff to supervise the voting exercise.
He noted that the commission has already begun early planning, but the process cannot move forward smoothly without the necessary financial support.
“The commission has requested Sh59.3 million to facilitate the Emurua Dikirr by-election,” Sunkuli said, adding that the money will help ensure the process meets the standards required for a free and fair election.
The by-election became necessary after the sudden death of MP Johana Nge’no, which left the parliamentary seat vacant.
Nge’no was serving his second term as the representative for Emurua Dikirr and was widely known for his outspoken nature in national politics.
His death shocked many residents of the constituency and political leaders across the country.
Following his passing, the law requires that a by-election be held to allow voters in the area to choose a new leader who will represent them in Parliament.
According to the IEBC, organizing a by-election requires careful planning to ensure transparency and fairness.
The commission must deploy election officers, prepare polling centers, and coordinate security arrangements with other government agencies.
Sunkuli explained that the requested budget will cover the entire electoral process from the nomination stage to the announcement of final results.
Part of the money will also be used to train temporary election officials who will assist with the voting exercise.
The commission has assured residents that once the funds are approved and released, preparations will move faster toward setting the official date for the by-election.
Political parties are already expected to begin internal consultations to identify potential candidates who may contest for the seat.
Emurua Dikirr is considered politically significant in Narok County, and the upcoming contest is likely to attract strong competition from several parties.