The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) condemned claims of a plot to rig the 2027 General Election, urging Kenyans to dismiss reckless statements made by political figures.

• The IEBC warned that such comments could erode trust in the electoral process.
• Key figure: Fatuma Abdi Jehow, who allegedly indicated plans to manipulate presidential polls in favor of President William Ruto.
• The commission clarified that no elections have been declared or gazetted yet, reiterating its commitment to free and fair elections.

Moses Wetang’ula, the National Assembly Speaker, has urged residents of Meru to support President William Ruto for re-election in the 2027 elections, highlighting the achievements of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

• 76,000 teachers have been employed since Ruto took office, with plans to hire an additional 24,000.
• Wetang’ula emphasized the need for peaceful demonstrations and urged for support towards ongoing development projects.
• He called on citizens to prepare for the next General Election by acquiring national identity cards and registering as voters, asserting the need to tackle unemployment.