Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns about the prolonged absence of a fully constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The absence of an electoral commission has disrupted key processes, such as conducting by-elections in constituencies without representation and boundary reviews.
While addressing a congregation during a Sunday church service, Gachagua emphasized that the credibility of the 2027 General Elections could be at stake. He referenced the Krigler report, which recommends that an electoral commission be placed at least three years before elections.
Gachagua warned that the lack of commissioners for over two and a half years might fuel public mistrust and called for the IEBC's urgent reconstitution to ensure transparency and credibility in future polls.
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka criticized the government for delaying the IEBC’s reconstitution. He alleged that the administration, through proxies, had moved to block Azimio’s nominee, Koki Muli, from joining the IEBC selection panel.
The issue has also drawn criticism from the judiciary. Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola recently questioned the government and the opposition over their inaction, pointing out that a fully functional electoral commission is essential for a stable democracy.
Lenaola stressed the urgency of resolving the matter well before the 2027 elections to ensure adequate preparation.
