Leading opposition figures in Kenya are demanding the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) abandon Smartmatic technology for the upcoming 2027 General Election, citing concerns about its credibility.

• The opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Justin Muturi, and Eugene Wamalwa, stated that the credibility of the 2027 polls is at stake if Smartmatic gadgets are retained.
• Key organizations involved are the United Opposition, the IEBC, and the Judiciary.
• The opposition also urged the Judiciary, specifically Chief Justice Martha Koome, to expedite all pending election-related cases, particularly those concerning alleged unlawful procurement of electoral materials.