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Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians

By The Standard January 08, 2026

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Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged politicians to stop interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that political meddling could derail voter registration and upcoming by-elections.Speaking on Sunday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, Wetang'ula noted that reckless remarks by leaders riskundermining the newly reconstituted IEBC.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited 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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Speaking on Sunday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, Wetang'ula noted that reckless remarks by leaders riskundermining the newly reconstituted IEBC.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited 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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