IEBC defends voter verification deal with National Registration Bureau amid rigging claims
IEBC defends voter verification deal with National Registration Bureau amid rigging claims
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims of potential voter register manipulation, reaffirming that all data handling processes are lawful, secure, and strictly guided by the Constitution and electoral laws.
In a press release dated February 16, the Commission responded to allegations raised by the Democratic Party (DP) party leader Justin Muturi, clarifying that its collaboration with state agencies is routine and necessary for accurate voter registration and verification.
IEBC cited Article 88(4) of the Constitution and Sections 4 and 6 of the Elections Act, 2011, stating that it is mandated to maintain an accurate and up-to-date voter register while operating independently, free from external control.
The Commission explained that its engagement with government agencies is aimed at verifying identity details and removing deceased persons from the voter register.
“In fulfilling this constitutional and statutory mandate, the commission is required to work with relevant government agencies that are the lawful custodians of lawful and relevant data to the execution of its mandate,” the IEBC statement read in part.
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IEBC then listed the National Registration Bureau, Civil Registration Services, and the Directorate of Immigration Services to confirm passport details, particularly for Kenyans living abroad who are eligible to register as voters.
The electoral body emphasized that data-sharing arrangements with both public and private institutions are conducted within strict legal frameworks to ensure identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention.
The Commission reassured Kenyans that the voter register remains under its exclusive custody and control, with personal data safeguarded in compliance with the Constitution, the Elections Act, and the Data Protection Act, 2019.
IEBC also urged political actors to refrain from making unverified and inflammatory statements that could undermine public confidence in electoral processes and the institution’s independence.
The statement comes a day after former Attorney General Justin Muturi accused President William Ruto of planning to use the national ID data of young people to influence the outcome of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking at a rally in Zimmerman, Roysambu, Muturi alleged that a previous meeting between IEBC and the National Registration Bureau could be part of a broader scheme to manipulate voter data.
He further claimed that such actions could enable the use of improperly obtained identification records to interfere with electoral outcomes, accusations that IEBC has firmly denied while reiterating its commitment to transparency and electoral integrity.
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