IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon / HANDOUTThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed allegations of illegal voter registration, unlawful transfer of voters and registration of foreigners, saying the claims remain unsubstantiated.
In a statement on Sunday, the commission said it had not received credible evidence from any individual, group or organisation to support the allegations.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission remains committed to protecting the integrity of the voter registration process and ensuring that its mandate is exercised in accordance with the law.
In previous statements, Ethekon has said the commission is required to maintain an accurate and up-to-date voter register while operating independently and within the legal framework.
The commission said it had noted with grave concern what it described as the continued dissemination of misleading and unverified information concerning its constitutional mandate and preparations for the 2027 General Election.
It particularly raised concerns over reports surrounding the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), saying the exercise is being conducted across all 290 constituencies.
“The Commission notes with grave concern the continuous dissemination of misleading and unverified information. To date no entity, organisation, group or individual has submitted to the Commission any credible evidence supporting any such allegations of illegality and malpractice,” the chair said.
IEBC said the claims of electoral malpractice, illegal voter transfers and alleged registration of foreigners remain unsubstantiated and untrue.
It added that where credible evidence is presented, it would take appropriate action, including disciplinary measures and investigations into possible criminal conduct.
IEBC said its constitutional mandate under Article 88 is limited to registering eligible Kenyan citizens who possess national identity cards and valid passports and maintaining the Register of Voters.
It also clarified that it does not issue national identity cards or Kenyan passports, saying those functions are handled by other state agencies responsible for identification, citizenship and immigration.
The commission said the CVR exercise has been ongoing since September 29, 2025, at designated and gazetted registration centres.
The exercise is being conducted by duly gazetted and trained registration officials under the supervision of registration officers in the 290 constituencies, Huduma Centres and the Customer Care Centre at Anniversary Towers.
IEBC said the process is governed by the Constitution and electoral laws and is supported by administrative and technological safeguards.
The commission added that Registration Clerks can only be authorised to operate the kits through a unique password and are mapped to specific electoral areas.
IEBC also dismissed claims that KIEMS kits used during the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise had been misplaced, intercepted or moved to unauthorised locations or foreign countries.
“All KIEMS kits are accounted for and remain in its lawful custody and under its exclusive control,” the commission said.
On diaspora registration, IEBC said Kenyans living outside the country retain their constitutional right to participate in the electoral process.
It said registration of Kenyans abroad was conducted in 12 countries during the 2022 General Election and that it plans to expand the exercise to 26 countries for the 2027 polls.
The commission said the expanded diaspora registration will be undertaken during the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration Phase II.
IEBC urged members of the public, organisations and other stakeholders with evidence of electoral malpractice to report the matter to the commission or relevant investigative agencies.
It also cautioned against misinformation or sensationalist claims that could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
The commission said it would continue providing information on its preparations for the 2027 General Election and remain committed to delivering a free, fair, transparent, accountable, credible and verifiable electoral process.
