A significant portion of Kenyans believe the government must strengthen anti-corruption measures to restore trust in the country’s electoral institutions.
A new report released on Monday by Infotrak shows that 50 per cent of those interviewed cited this as the most crucial reform to ensure the credibility of institutions like Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Others are the Judiciary, and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
Improving electoral transparency was also mentioned with a rating of 45 per cent while strengthening the institutions’ independence came third at 34 per cent.
Having qualified people in such institutions and improving service delivery was each stated by 22 per cent by the respondents as well embracing technology was also mentioned.
Those interviewed were being asked about the reforms they thought were most critical for restoring trust in Kenya’s electoral institutions.
The survey took place from November 16 to 30, 2024 with a sample size of 2, 400 respondents targeted.
The quantitative survey had a margin error of +2 per cent at 95 per cent degree of confidence.
The survey covered all 47 counties in the eight regions with data being processed and analysed using SPSS 26 Statistical software due to its high accuracy and reliability.
On specific interventions, 40 per cent of the respondents stressed the importance of ensuring the independence and impartiality of IEBC, while 39 per cent expressed the need for free, fair, and transparent elections.
Other key interventions mentioned are the provision of civic education and sensitisation on electoral processes, prevention of vote rigging, increased security to prevent election-related violence, and improved monitoring of elections.
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