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August 6, 2025
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'There will be no ghost polling stations': IEBC boss Ethekon vows free, fair 2027 elections

'There will be no ghost polling stations': IEBC boss Ethekon vows free, fair 2027 elections

Ethekon  said the commission is independent and will not act on any orders contrary to the Constitution.The IEBC boss, who acknowledged receiving concerns over early campaigns, said they are enga.....

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Erastus Ethekon has declared that the 2027 elections will be free and fair, despite concerning statements from allies of President William Ruto. Ethekon emphasized the commission's independence and commitment to the Constitution.

  • Ethekon stated there will be "no ghost polling stations" and it is "almost impossible" for votes to be stolen in 2027.
  • The IEBC is engaging with the Attorney General to draft new laws addressing early campaigns.
  • Comments from President Ruto's allies, such as Tiaty MP William Kamket and Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow, alluded to ensuring a second term "by all means."

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