The opposition’s case against IEBC

The United Opposition has laid out key ultimatums they want resolved before the next polls...

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Kenya's United Opposition has expressed a significant lack of confidence in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the 2027 General Election, demanding major reforms and accountability for past electoral processes. They accuse the IEBC of political capture, opaque procurement, and weak oversight.

The Opposition demands the sacking of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan and the removal of Smartmatic as the elections technology provider due to global negative publicity.
Led by figures like Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, the opposition seeks full transparency on voter register audits, procurement contracts, and compliance with court orders from the 2022 presidential petition.
Concerns were tied to violence in recent by-elections, with accusations against politically connected actors exploiting weak oversight to intimidate voters.

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