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In his maiden address to journalists in Nairobi following his appointment on Wednesday, Owino urged the media, government and the public to work together to promote national cohesion and ensure political claims are scrutinised and backed by facts and data.
The lawmakers said Gachagua previously presented Nyanza and its political leaders as a major source of opposition to government, a position they said now raises questions about his renewed interest in the region.
Gachagua said Ethekon needed to understand the weight of his position and the effect decisions made by the electoral commission could have on the country.
KIEMS has been central to Kenya's electoral processes, particularly in voter identification and the transmission of election-related information. The system was deployed by the IEBC to support voter registration, biometric voter identification and the transmission of results
The President questioned what he described as a lack of clear plans among his political opponents, saying voters should look at what leaders have delivered rather than the political messages they use during campaigns.
Masengeli said the police would also ensure that Kenyans continue to enjoy their political and civil rights, but warned that those freedoms must be exercised within the limits set by the Constitution.
Waikenda is expected to take over from Godfrey Akumali, who has been in charge of the office in an acting capacity since August 2024. Akumali was appointed to the role by Sakaja after the position remained without a substantive office holder.
Speaking during the NCIC launch of the ‘Roadmap to a Peaceful General Election 2027’ campaign on Tuesday, Ethekon said the IEBC would work with other state agencies to enforce the code and protect the electoral process
The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was approved by the Senate in December 2024 before being forwarded to the National Assembly. It was introduced in the House in February 2025 and referred to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), which has yet to present its findings to MPs.
The agreements require the leaders to take part in a joint process to choose their presidential flagbearer and to stand behind the person selected, regardless of who eventually gets the nomination.
He also sought to ease concerns over historical political tensions between communities from Mt Kenya and Nyanza, particularly the Luo, saying there was no conflict between the two sides
Raila Junior was present during the celebrations when his mother told Kibra leaders that they should help him understand the constituency and advise him as he takes his first steps into elective politics.