Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has assured Kenyans that the country’s electoral system is fully secure, dismissing claims that the 2027 General Election could be manipulated. Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission is properly constituted and has put in place robust procedures that make it impossible to steal an election. He urged citizens to ignore what he termed “street talk” and instead participate actively in voter registration and the electoral process. It is impossible to steal an election under the current system,” Mukhwana said. Preparations for the 2027 general election is on top gear with the IEBC currently conducting voter registration.

Source: The Star February 13, 2026 19:36 UTC