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August 11, 2026
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Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms

Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms

Former IEBC CEO James Oswago calls for a national conversation on how Kenya funds, prepares for and conducts elections, warning country risks repeating same mistakes every five years...

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Former IEBC Chief Executive Officer James Oswago warns Kenya risks repeating electoral mistakes without significant reforms, highlighting funding and technological concerns ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The IEBC has requested Sh74.8 billion for the electoral cycle, but only Sh41.3 billion has been allocated by the National Treasury.
  • Oswago, a former IEBC CEO, advocates for greater use of technology, specifically digitizing the voter register, to ensure its integrity.
  • He also suggests reforms to the IEBC structure, proposing longer tenures for commissioners to build expertise and calling for a national conversation on electoral processes.

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