IEBC commissioner urges shared responsibility for credible 2027 poll
Dr. Ann Nderitu
Nderitu tells women and youth convention that election preparedness is a collective task, not the commission’s alone
By John Kariuki
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Ann Nderitu has called on political actors, security agencies, the Judiciary, civil society, the media and ordinary citizens to take shared ownership of the 2027 General Election, warning that credible polls cannot be delivered by the commission alone.
Nderitu was speaking at the Women and Youth Convention 2026, convened by the Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association (KEWOPA) at Iconic Plaza Hotel in Nairobi. The convention, held under the theme “Enhancing Inclusive Electoral Governance through Women- and Youth-Led Advocacy and Policy Engagements,” brought together women leaders, youth groups, civil society organisations and local administrators to deliberate on electoral preparedness ahead of the next general election.
Representing the commission on a panel that also included the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, Nderitu told delegates the IEBC was on course with its 2027 preparations, with activities tracking against the timelines and milestones set out in the Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027.
“Election preparedness is a continuous process,” she said, adding that the commission’s progress should be assessed against its own established milestones rather than external speculation.
Nderitu highlighted the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and the EOP, alongside advances in legal reforms, electoral campaign financing, procurement of critical materials and services, and the recruitment of key personnel. She also stressed the importance of enforcing the Electoral Code of Conduct and tackling electoral violence and hate speech.
On inclusion, the commissioner outlined steps underway to enhance participation by persons with disabilities, including voter assistance, Braille ballot materials, improved physical accessibility at polling stations and access to sign-language interpretation.
“Election is for all of us,” Nderitu said, urging stakeholders to ensure women, youth, persons with disabilities and all eligible voters can participate meaningfully in 2027.
The panel discussion was themed “Is Kenya Ready for the 2027 Election?”
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