Speaking during a political rally in Thika attended by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Muturi argued that Kenya must chart a new path in the management of election technology and avoid returning to companies that have previously attracted controversy in the country's electoral process.
Addressing supporters, Muturi stated that Smartmatic’s contract had come to an end and insisted that any move to re-engage the firm would be a mistake.
While he did not indicate whether the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had already begun discussions on a replacement system or renewed any existing arrangement, he maintained that the company should play no role in future elections.
His remarks come amid increasing political attention on preparations for the 2027 polls, particularly regarding the technology and logistics expected to support voter registration, identification, results transmission, and election management.
Muturi’s position mirrors concerns previously raised by opposition leaders, who have repeatedly questioned the involvement of certain foreign firms in Kenya’s electoral processes.
Among the most vocal critics has been Kalonzo Musyoka, who has consistently argued that greater transparency and stakeholder consultation are necessary before election service providers are selected.
The former Attorney General also turned his criticism toward Inform Lykos Hellas SA, the Greek printing company that has previously supplied ballot papers and other election materials used in Kenya.
The former Attorney General also turned his criticism toward Inform Lykos Hellas SA, the Greek printing company that has previously supplied ballot papers and other election materials used in Kenya.
He called for a comprehensive review of the firm’s role and argued that both companies should be excluded from future election-related contracts.
According to Muturi, restoring public confidence in the electoral process requires fresh approaches, enhanced transparency, and stronger oversight of companies involved in managing critical election infrastructure.
Beyond the issue of election service providers, Muturi raised concerns regarding the integrity of the voter register.
According to Muturi, restoring public confidence in the electoral process requires fresh approaches, enhanced transparency, and stronger oversight of companies involved in managing critical election infrastructure.
Beyond the issue of election service providers, Muturi raised concerns regarding the integrity of the voter register.
He claimed that some registered voters may have been transferred from their original polling constituencies without their knowledge or consent.
To illustrate his concerns, he cited an alleged case involving an individual whose voter registration details reportedly reflected a different constituency from the one in which he had initially registered.
To illustrate his concerns, he cited an alleged case involving an individual whose voter registration details reportedly reflected a different constituency from the one in which he had initially registered.
Muturi argued that such anomalies, if left unresolved, could affect voter participation and undermine confidence in electoral outcomes.
Election experts have long emphasized the importance of maintaining an accurate and verifiable voter register, describing it as one of the foundations of a credible electoral process.
Election experts have long emphasized the importance of maintaining an accurate and verifiable voter register, describing it as one of the foundations of a credible electoral process.
Any concerns regarding registration records typically attract significant public and political scrutiny because of their potential impact on voter confidence.
The comments come at a time when attention is increasingly shifting toward the 2027 General Election, with political parties beginning to organize, form alliances, and outline their electoral strategies.
The comments come at a time when attention is increasingly shifting toward the 2027 General Election, with political parties beginning to organize, form alliances, and outline their electoral strategies.
Issues surrounding the composition of the electoral commission, voter registration, election technology, and procurement processes are expected to dominate political discussions in the coming months.
Supporters of Muturi's position argue that reviewing election systems early provides an opportunity to address concerns before the campaign season intensifies.
Supporters of Muturi's position argue that reviewing election systems early provides an opportunity to address concerns before the campaign season intensifies.
Others maintain that any decisions regarding election service providers should be guided by transparent procurement procedures, technical evaluations, and legal requirements rather than political pressure.
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