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IEBC Chairperson warned by Senior Counsel Murgor against repeating 2007 electoral mistakes and cautioned by Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu on bias risks ahead of 2027 election.
… Speaking during the launch of the 2022 Pre-Election Dispute Resolution Report, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon lamented claims of massive voter bribery and the use of State machinery to influence voters. …
DCJ Mwilu cautions IEBC on bias ahead of 2027 election
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… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon assured stakeholders that the commission remains committed to delivering free, fair and credible elections in 2027. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 10 – Senior Counsel Philip Murgor has cautioned Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the responsibility of safeguarding Kenya’s electoral integrity ultimately rests with the commission’s leadership. …
… This as the commission's chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable process, before, during and after the 2027 polls, calling upon political parties to adhere to the laws governing electioneering processes. …
IEBC threatens to cancel or postpone Ol Kalou by-election over violence, voter bribery By Emmanuel Too July 09, 2026 06:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon speaks durin …
… Following the walkout, the lawyers demanded an audience with IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, insisting they would not participate in what they described as an improperly constituted and hostile process. …
… The commission reiterated that campaigns must cease 48 hours before polling day and strictly within the legally defined hours between 6 am and 6 pm.IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi, on March 25, 2025. …
… e movement within the voter database ahead of the 2027 General Election. “As the ECVR draws to a close, and with four (4) days remaining, we urge all eligible voters who have not yet registered to seize this opportunity to enlist as voters,” IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon …
IEBC adds 505,344 new voters in one week amid late registration rush By Ian Omondi April 24, 2026 08:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon during a past breakfast meeting …
The Law Society of Kenya has opposed calls to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election over alleged campaign irregularities, arguing that voters should not be punished for candidates' misconduct. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the IEBC and enforcement agencies should investigate and prosecute offenders under existing electoral laws rather than deny voters their constitutional right to elect a representative.
The Law Society of Kenya has opposed calls to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election over alleged campaign irregularities, arguing that voters should not be punished for candidates' misconduct. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the IEBC and enforcement agencies should investigate and prosecute offenders under existing electoral laws rather than deny voters their constitutional right to elect a representative.
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has cautioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against partisanship and procedural failures ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that Kenya could face serious consequences if the electoral process loses public trust. Mwilu emphasized that the credibility of the next election will depend on the commission's ability to manage disputes fairly, impartially and within the law, and that any perception of bias or institutional failure could have far-reaching consequences for national stability.
Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the commission's leadership bears responsibility for safeguarding Kenya's electoral integrity, warning against repeating the events of the disputed 2007 General Election and urging the commission to resist political pressure and uphold the law.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it may postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for the following Thursday due to widespread voter bribery, violence, and one reported death. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon announced the commission may disqualify candidates found culpable of electoral offences and criticized the use of state machinery to influence voters.
Lawyers representing Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia walked out of an IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee hearing, citing bias, procedural unfairness, and a predetermined outcome. The legal team sought an adjournment to seek High Court interpretation of relevant procedures, but the committee declined and proceeded without the defendant and her counsel.
Legislators have accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of irregular registration and transfer of voters, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter register ahead of next year's General Election.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has declared itself ready to conduct upcoming by-elections and warned candidates against engaging in electoral malpractices, including unlawful campaigning outside stipulated hours. IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Araphat said the commission has deployed election materials and trained personnel, and will take action against offenders, including denying clearance to candidates who breach electoral rules.
Youth turned up in large numbers at voter registration centres across the country on the final day of the IEBC's Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, with last-minute rushes in areas like Kahawa West and Garissa Township Constituency.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 1,876,274 new voters in just under a month, with 505,344 added in the past week alone as the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise approaches its April 28 closure. Nairobi County leads registrations with 209,965 new voters, followed by Kiambu and Nakuru.