Former IEBC chief executive said responsibility for ensuring parties comply with the law should not be placed entirely on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, especially when dealing with political financing and voter bribery.
By Chrispho OwuorAnne Nderitu said ongoing government programmes should not be halted simply because an election is taking place, insisting that residents are entitled to continue benefiting from development regardless of the political calendar.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Wednesday, Otieno claimed the campaign period had been characterised by widespread reports of voter bribery, intimidation and destruction of property, which he said were eroding public confidence in the electoral process
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Monday, the commission expressed concern over what it described as a deteriorating electoral environment marked by violence, voter bribery, intimidation and other illegal activities that undermine constitutional democracy.
By David AbonyoGachagua's remarks came a day after IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon cautioned that the by-election could be postponed or cancelled if the commission determines that conditions for a free, fair and peaceful election cannot be guaranteed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during the launch of the commission's 2022 pre-election dispute resolution publications, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission had already dispatched investigators to probe a series of alleged breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct ahead of the July 16 by-election.
By David AbonyoThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to conduct the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16, 2026.
By David AbonyoELOG deployed long-term observers before the polls and 100 roving observers across 22 electoral areas on election day. While polling stations opened on time, had materials in place and conducted counting transparently, the group documented multiple violations that it said undermined credibility.
By Bradley BosireConstitutional lawyer Charles Nyachae warns that Kenyans have normalised vote bribery and political violence, urges citizens and leaders to confront a growing trust deficit in elections ahead of the 2027 polls.
By Chrispho OwuorELOG’s Mulle Musau says recent Kenyan by-elections were a “sham”, citing violence, voter bribery, state interference and low turnout, and warns similar conditions in 2027 could undermine electoral credibility.
By David AbonyoIn their address, they pointed directly at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, saying the agency had introduced changes that were confusing, poorly explained, and likely to shut out thousands of eligible voters. The Opposition questioned the rollout of mandatory iris-scanning for voter registration, saying it was done without proper engagement with the public.
By David Abonyo