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Originally published by The Standardtop
August 25, 2026
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Masengeli: Police to flag 'unfit' aspirants ahead of 2027 elections

The National Police Service will recommend to IEBC individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track records, Masengeli has said...
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Kenya's National Police Service will flag aspirants deemed unfit to run for office in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Masengeli stated police will use their surveillance mandate to identify individuals whose past conduct could threaten peaceful elections.
- The National Police Service will recommend 'unfit' individuals to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
- Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Masengeli announced the plan during the launch of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s (NCIC) Roadmap to a Violence-Free 2027 General Elections.
- The initiative aims to counter politically instigated violence, hate speech, and disinformation as Kenya approaches the August 10, 2027 polls.
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