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Ichung’wah urged politicians to resist the urge to dictate how the commission operates, saying their role should be limited to offering direction where necessary while allowing the electoral agency to make its own decisions.
The President Ruto said he had personally advised Shahbal against seeking the county's top political seat, arguing that Kenya could benefit more from his entrepreneurial skills and involvement in major investments.
Mudavadi singled out the Ol Kalou by-election, where an opposition candidate secured victory, as an example of the commission receiving praise from the same political side that has since raised questions about its work.
The ruling followed a complaint by Galadirel Investment Limited, which challenged parts of the procurement process, including requirements concerning hardware, ownership of technology and the method to be used in assessing bids.
The shortage comes as IEBC moves into a critical phase of preparations, with plans to purchase election technology, register more voters, conduct voter education and put in place the logistics needed for the polls.
The proposed change was made public through a gazette notice issued by Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou on August 24, inviting anyone with objections to submit them within seven days
Ethekon further maintained that election security could not be left to the IEBC alone, pointing to the responsibilities of the Interior Ministry, National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and Communications Authority, among others
The National Police Service says its 2022 preparations included an Election Security Secretariat, an Election Security Management Manual and training programmes developed with the IEBC and other institutions. The framework identified threats including public disorder, criminal gangs, political incitement, election-related violence and electoral offences
Ingonga said one of the biggest challenges ahead of 2027 would be establishing the evidence required to prosecute people who organise or finance political violence
IEBC Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan on Wednesday said candidates and political parties had a responsibility to accept the results and allow the electoral process to take its course as Kenya prepares for the August 2027 polls.
Omae acknowledged that the country’s political temperature was rising, with divisive rhetoric increasingly appearing at political rallies, in broadcast studios and on social media platforms
Gachagua, who made the allegations in a statement on social media, also claimed that IEBC officials who refused to endorse the specifications were victimised and transferred, warning that changing the election management system less than a year before the polls could disrupt preparations and interfere with the voters’ register.