Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned Kenyan politicians to cease interfering with the work of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), stating that such actions could jeopardize the country's democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Politicians should focus on developing policies and manifestos rather than attacking the electoral commission.
• Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
• The remarks come amid allegations by Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua regarding the IEBC's procurement process for electoral technology.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to politicians against using youth or goons to engage in political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior CS Murkomen will deal firmly with leaders inciting violence.
• The warning was issued during an interdenominational church service and fundraising drive in Kapsamoo, Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County.
• Political competition should be a contest of ideas and policies, not hatred or violence.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged the Opposition to cease interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and instead focus on presenting policies for the 2027 General Election.

• CS Murkomen stated that political actors should respect the IEBC's independence and avoid acting as "contractor, candidate, and referee."
• The key person involved is Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• The remarks were made during an interdenominational church service and fundraising drive in Kapsamoo, Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to remain impartial and resist intimidation from politicians ahead of the August 2027 elections.

• DP Kindiki stressed that the IEBC should discharge its duties without favouring any political side, including the government.
• He advised the opposition to focus on presenting their agenda to Kenyans rather than attacking the electoral body, suggesting they may be "sensing defeat."
• The DP highlighted the government's confidence in the IEBC to conduct free, fair, and verifiable elections, emphasizing that President Ruto's development record will secure his re-election.