A new, formidable front bringing together former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has sounded a sharp alarm over the independence of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The trio alleges that the electoral body is being systematically hollowed out and captured by the current administration.
Their primary concern isn't just about who sits on the commission, but rather a deeper institutional compromise they claim is designed to favor the incumbent, President William Ruto.
For many Kenyans, this alliance is as surprising as it is telling.
Seeing Gachagua, who was a cornerstone of the Kenya Kwanza win, now standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Kalonzo and Matiang’i highlights a bold opposition coming up ahead of 2027.
They argue that the current processes involving the selection of new commissioners lack the necessary bipartisan consensus to guarantee a fair contest.
The logic behind their alarm is simple that trust is the currency of any democracy.
By questioning the IEBC’s credibility this early, the opposition is attempting to force a national conversation on electoral reforms before the ink is dry on the 2027 blueprints.
They claim that without a neutral referee, the country risks sliding into the same electoral disputes that have previously paralyzed the nation.
This United Opposition is no longer just complaining from the sidelines; they are framing the 2027 vote as a battle for the soul of Kenya’s institutions.
Whether these allegations are a tactical political move or a genuine warning, they set the stage for a high-stakes showdown over the management of our democracy.
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