Kenya faces a worrying trend of low voter registration. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is missing its targets. In many counties, turnout at registration centers remains far below expectations. Lack of identification cards is a major challenge. Many young Kenyans applied for IDs but never collected them. Others still wait due to long […]
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris now faces a formal recall. Activist Shakira Wafula filed the petition on July 28, 2025. A group of Nairobi residents joined her. They submitted the petition to the IEBC. The petition accuses Passaris of misconduct. It says she violated the Constitution, neglected her duties, and abused her office. The petitioners […]
The new IEBC team is under fire. Politicians allied to President William Ruto have made statements suggesting plans to rig the 2027 election. These claims surfaced just days after the commissioners took office. The hiring process of the team faced criticism. Observers pointed to political ties and the last-minute inclusion of one commissioner. The credibility […]
IEBC dismisses election malpractice claims. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has strongly criticized recent political claims of election malpractice. The Commission labeled the remarks as reckless, misleading, and damaging to Kenya’s democracy. In a Sunday statement, IEBC warned that making such claims outside an election period stirs public anxiety and weakens trust in […]
New IEBC Boss Pledges Free and Fair Polls. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon has pledged to serve with integrity and protect the interests of all Kenyans. He promised to ensure every vote counts in future elections. Speaking at the Supreme Court after his swearing-in, Ethekon emphasized the importance of free and credible elections. He said […]
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