IEBC convenes high-stakes review of violence-marred by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called a critical post mortem meeting for Monday, December 8, to address widespread concerns overviolence, interference, and operational failures that plagued the November 27 by-elections.Scheduled for a hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi, the half-day forum will bring together political parties, candidates, civil society, and state actors. In an invitation signed by CEO HusseinMarjan Hussein, the commission stated the aim is to “openly reflect on the conduct of the by elections,” gather feedback, and identify lessons to strengthen future polls.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe review follows reports of intimidation and disruption in constituencies including Kasipul, Malava, and several wards in Nyamira County. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekoncondemned the incidents, urging political actors to uphold peace and the rule of law. “No individual or group has the right to compromise the peace, safety, or integrity of theprocess,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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violence, interference, and operational failures that plagued the November 27 by-elections.Scheduled for a hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi, the half-day forum will bring together political parties, candidates, civil society, and state actors. In an invitation signed by CEO HusseinMarjan Hussein, the commission stated the aim is to “openly reflect on the conduct of the by elections,” gather feedback, and identify lessons to strengthen future polls.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe review follows reports of intimidation and disruption in constituencies including Kasipul, Malava, and several wards in Nyamira County. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekoncondemned the incidents, urging political actors to uphold peace and the rule of law. “No individual or group has the right to compromise the peace, safety, or integrity of theprocess,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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Scheduled for a hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi, the half-day forum will bring together political parties, candidates, civil society, and state actors. In an invitation signed by CEO HusseinMarjan Hussein, the commission stated the aim is to “openly reflect on the conduct of the by elections,” gather feedback, and identify lessons to strengthen future polls.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe review follows reports of intimidation and disruption in constituencies including Kasipul, Malava, and several wards in Nyamira County. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekoncondemned the incidents, urging political actors to uphold peace and the rule of law. “No individual or group has the right to compromise the peace, safety, or integrity of theprocess,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

Marjan Hussein, the commission stated the aim is to “openly reflect on the conduct of the by elections,” gather feedback, and identify lessons to strengthen future polls.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe review follows reports of intimidation and disruption in constituencies including Kasipul, Malava, and several wards in Nyamira County. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekoncondemned the incidents, urging political actors to uphold peace and the rule of law. “No individual or group has the right to compromise the peace, safety, or integrity of theprocess,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

The review follows reports of intimidation and disruption in constituencies including Kasipul, Malava, and several wards in Nyamira County. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekoncondemned the incidents, urging political actors to uphold peace and the rule of law. “No individual or group has the right to compromise the peace, safety, or integrity of theprocess,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

condemned the incidents, urging political actors to uphold peace and the rule of law. “No individual or group has the right to compromise the peace, safety, or integrity of theprocess,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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process,” Ethekon stated, adding that the commission is collaborating with security agencies to ensure perpetrators face justice.The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

The meeting occurs amid growing pressure from civil society. A coalition including the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International–Kenya hasthreatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

threatened legal action, citing widespread irregularities.“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

“We observed serious breaches that undermine electoral integrity,” said KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe.The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

The Elections Observation Group (ELOG), in its final assessment, noted that while polling-day operations were generally smooth, the pre-election environment was tainted bypolitical interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

political interference, voter inducement, and security lapses. The group warned that such factors, if unaddressed, erode public trust and threaten the credibility of future electoral cycles.Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

Monday’s dialogue is seen as a first step toward reforming Kenya’s electoral process ahead of the next general election.Follow The Standard
channel
on WhatsApp

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