The National Assembly, led by Speaker Moses Masika Wetangโula, today hosted the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for a strategic discussion on the countryโs electoral future, with a strong emphasis on the urgent need for reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaker Wetangโula congratulated IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and his fellow Commissioners on assuming office, urging them to immediately begin broad-based stakeholder engagement to rebuild public confidence in the electoral body.
โIEBC must take deliberate steps to engage with stakeholders and ensure the institution regains its place as the bedrock of free, fair, and credible elections. Kenyans are counting on your integrity and professionalism,โ said the Speaker.
In a significant policy push, the Speaker called on the Commission to work closely with Parliamentโspecifically the National Assemblyโs Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) and the Senateโs Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee (JLAHRC)โon matters touching electoral reforms.
Responding to the call, IEBC Chairperson Ethekon acknowledged the challenges ahead, including growing threats from digital misinformation, which he said could compromise the credibility of democratic processes.
โAs we gear up for 2027, fake news and digital disruptions present serious risks. But we are fully committed to upholding the Constitution and earning public trust,โ Ethekon stated.
He reaffirmed the Commissionโs pledge to deliver transparent and inclusive electoral processes and appealed to the National Assembly for ongoing institutional support.
Todayโs meeting marks a critical step in aligning the IEBCโs reform agenda with legislative oversight, setting the tone for a collaborative approach to restoring electoral credibility ahead of Kenyaโs next major poll.
