A charitable organisation has called for international community intervention to make the country’s 2027 General Elections efficient and credible.
Yesterday, Jeremiah Mugi Foundation issued a strong appeal to international development partners to step up and support Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that inadequate funding could jeopardize the credibility of the 2027 General Elections.
In a statement released by its chairman, James Njuguna Mahuria, the Foundation expressed concern that although the IEBC has requested KSh61 billion to prepare for the upcoming polls, the government has committed only KSh55 billion to be disbursed over five years; an amount the Foundation says may be insufficient for the Commission to fully discharge its mandate.
The chairman emphasized that the delayed or partial release of funds could compromise essential electoral processes such as voter registration, operational planning, voter education, and boundary delimitation.
He urged the National Treasury to prioritize the Commission to avoid a repeat of the challenges that have marred previous election cycles.
Mahuria noted that while international partners such as the European Union and the Commonwealth have historically played a key role in supporting Kenya’s democratic processes, their participation will be even more crucial in the months leading to 2027.
He described international assistance as “vital” to ensuring the elections are free, fair, transparent, and credible.
To strengthen collaboration, the Foundation proposed a structured support framework that includes early consultations between IEBC and donors, comprehensive needs assessments, clear funding agreements, technical support in election management and cybersecurity, capacity building for staff, targeted voter education campaigns, and rigorous monitoring of implementation.
Beyond funding issues, the Foundation raised alarm over emerging allegations of fraudulent voter registration under the Electronic Voter Registry. One case highlighted is that of Teresia Wairimu Kairu, who discovered that her national identity details had been used to register another individual without her knowledge. According to the Foundation, despite her filing a formal complaint with the authorities, no conclusive investigation or update has been provided. Mahuria called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to fast-track inquiries into the alleged identity theft and ensure the matter is resolved transparently and justly.
The foundation also called for unity and vigilance among all stakeholders to safeguard the country’s democratic journey and ensure a peaceful transition in 2027.
It underscored that both domestic and international cooperation will be essential to strengthening public confidence in the electoral process.
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