IEBC addresses alleged rigging claims ahead of 2027 general elections
The IEBC has condemned claims of electoral rigging, calling them unacceptable and reckless.
The IEBC has condemned claims of electoral rigging, calling them unacceptable and reckless.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has condemned claims of electoral malpractice, calling them unacceptable and reckless.
In a statement on Sunday, July 13, IEBC expressed concern over such statements, noting that they undermine public confidence in the commission.
“The Commission is concerned about statements on election malpractices in the country. Such utterances are unacceptable and reckless in a democratic society such as ours, and IEBC urges all Kenyans to ignore or disassociate with them,” the statement read.
IEBC clarified that the country is not yet in an election period, and therefore, discussions of rigging or campaigns are premature and unfounded.
“While IEBC will constitute the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee as prescribed under Article 84 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, read together with Section 110 of the Elections Act, the Committee has jurisdiction only during the election period in accordance with judgment of Hon. Sabina Chege Supreme Court petition No. 23 (E026) of 2022.
“It should be noted that the IEBC has not declared any elections. Further, there is no gazettement or declaration that has been made to warrant such desirous political utterances and propaganda. The country is not on a campaign period at the moment,” the statement continued.
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Now under new leadership and fully constituted, IEBC said it is currently working towards rebuilding public trust.
“IEBC is now fully constituted and will engage with stakeholders including the political parties and leaders to discuss means and ways of restoring trust and confidence in our electoral processes and outcomes,” the statement added.
While acknowledging the importance of freedom of speech, IEBC urged politicians to exercise responsibility and avoid fueling unnecessary tension and suspicion.
“The Commission urges all stakeholders particularly those in the political arena to refrain from acts including speeches likely to erode trust and confidence in our electoral processes, and instead work with us to reinforce and strengthen that trust and confidence,” the statement further read.
IEBC reaffirmed its dedication to impartiality and transparency in electoral affairs, further promising to ensure the 2027 elections are conducted in a free and fair environment.
“IEBC assures members of the public and stakeholders that it shall safeguard its independence and impartiality while discharging its constitutional mandate and its functions as well as remain committed to ensuring free, fair and credible elections in accordance with the laws of Kenya and best practices. Further, the Commission remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s democracy,” the statement concluded.
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