The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

N
Originally published by Nation Politics
đź“° Read Full Article
politics
January 31, 2026
17h ago

Leave IEBC alone, Ruto allies tell Opposition

Leave IEBC alone, Ruto allies tell Opposition

Ruto's camp dismisses Opposition concerns, claims they have sensed defeat...

✨ Key Highlights

Allies of President William Ruto have defended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against demands from the United Opposition to sack its CEO, Marjan Hussein Marjan, and cut ties with Smartmatic. They urged the opposition to focus on the electorate instead of the electoral agency.

  • The opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, is demanding the sacking of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan and for the commission to end its relationship with Smartmatic.
  • President Ruto's allies, including aide Farouk Kibet and UDA national treasurer Japheth Nyakundi, dismissed the opposition's concerns, advising them to “leave the IEBC alone.”
  • The remarks were made during an economic empowerment forum in Makueni County where Sh5 million was raised for women entrepreneurs, with President Ruto contributing Sh2 million.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Nation Politics

đź“° Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

10 Teachers Feared Dead After Matatu Rolls Along Thika Road
top16h ago

10 Teachers Feared Dead After Matatu Rolls Along Thika Road

A horrific accident on Thika Road in Nairobi on Saturday, January 31, 2026, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 teachers and left 14 others injured. The teachers were gathered outside City Primary School in Ngara for Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) elections when a 33-seater matatu reportedly lost control due to brake failure and rammed into them.

K
Kenyans
đź“° Read Full Story
Let IEBC work, don’t be afraid of looming challenge, Kibet tells Opposition
Video

Let IEBC work, don’t be afraid of looming challenge, Kibet tells Opposition

T
The Star (Youtube)
19h ago
ODM targets 20,000 youth in voter registration in Kilifi
Video

ODM targets 20,000 youth in voter registration in Kilifi

T
The Star (Youtube)
2d ago
"The perception out there is that this is a William Ruto commission(IEBC)" Kalonzo says
Video

"The perception out there is that this is a William Ruto commission(IEBC)" Kalonzo says

K
KTN News (Youtube)
2d ago
Ruto Announces Kenya's New Role in South Sudan's 2026 Elections
top3d ago

Ruto Announces Kenya's New Role in South Sudan's 2026 Elections

President William Ruto has promised Kenya's assistance in strengthening South Sudan's electoral institutions for the December 2026 elections, despite ongoing instability. This commitment was made after a meeting with South Sudan's presidential special envoy, Tut Gatluak.

K
Kenyans
đź“° Read Full Story
Advertisement