Impartiality is the biggest test for Ethekon and entire electoral commission

All eyes are on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as it prepares for the 2027 elections. The commission must be diametrically impartial to engender trust and transparency in the electoral process. This is the biggest test for the Erastus Ethekon-led commission.Already, from the recent by-elections, there are clear indications of the possible trajectory of the commission. In broad daylight, government officials and resources were deployed to campaign for candidates of the ruling party. Security agents were also reportedly used to tailor voting outcomes to predetermined ends.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible ReportingStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Already, from the recent by-elections, there are clear indications of the possible trajectory of the commission. In broad daylight, government officials and resources were deployed to campaign for candidates of the ruling party. Security agents were also reportedly used to tailor voting outcomes to predetermined ends.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible ReportingStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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