Section 7, The Public Elections Act, 2012

(1) The object for which the Commission is establishedis the performance of the functions prescribed in section 33 of the Constitution and in this or any other enactment and in particular for– (a) the continuous registration of eligible voters for all public elections and referenda; (b) the preparation, maintenance and regular revision of the register of voters; (c) the delimitation of constituencies and wards in accordance with the Constitution and any other enactment; (d) the regulation of the process for nomination of candidates for elections; (e) the conduct of civic electoral education; (f) the facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; (g) the promotion of knowledge of sound democratic election processes; (h) such other functions as may be provided for by the Constitution, this or any other enactment. (2) The Commission may utilize appropriate technology and adopt appropriate approaches in the performance of its functions.