Opposition Threatens Boycott If IEBC Reforms Not Implemented - March 2026

Kenya's opposition coalition has threatened to boycott the 2027 general election if significant reforms are not implemented at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Opposition leaders are demanding that the IEBC discontinue the use of Smartmatic technology in the upcoming general election. They are also urging President Ruto's administration to expedite the review and amendment of electoral laws ahead of the 2027 general election, expressing concerns that delays could jeopardize the integrity of future polls.