Nairobi, Kenya – The Jubilee Party has strongly opposed a directive by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) requiring voters registered after 2012 to re-register, warning the move could undermine the integrity of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking in Nkareta, Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta accused the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), led by President William Ruto, of attempting to manipulate the electoral process.
“They have sensed defeat and are now resorting to dirty tricks ahead of the polls,” Kenta said.
Concerns Over Voter Register Integrity
Kenta questioned inconsistencies in Kenya’s voter registration systems, raising concerns over the handling of past electoral data.
“Nashangaa kwa sababu kutoka 2012, hizo register za 2007 zilienda wapi?” he posed.
While affirming support for cleaning the voters’ roll, particularly removing deceased individuals, he warned against measures that could disenfranchise legitimate voters.
“Kuna mamilioni ya watu wanataka kuondolewa kwa register; tunataka watoe watu waliokufa, na tunataka Wakenya wajihadhari.”
Call for Transparency and System Audit
The Jubilee Party is now demanding full transparency from the electoral body, including access to past records and systems.
“Tungetaka servers ama records zote kutoka 2012 kwenda nyuma zifunguliwe ndio tuelewe kama kuna nia ya kuharibu kura ya 2027.”
Kenta also questioned the fate of biometric voter registration systems previously deployed in elections.
“Hizo biometric systems tulikuwa tunatumia kwani zilienda wapi?”
He urged the IEBC to open its servers for public scrutiny to allow independent verification of the 2022 voters’ register.
Political Tensions Rise Ahead of 2027
The dispute signals rising political tensions as Kenya begins early preparations for the 2027 General Election. Jubilee warned it could mobilize public demonstrations if the directive is not reviewed.
Kenta also defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against criticism from government-aligned leaders, claiming strong grassroots support for his faction.
“Those attacking him risk being voted out,” he said, adding that the Jubilee-aligned camp enjoys significant national backing.
Push for Opposition Unity
In a broader political appeal, Kenta called on opposition factions to unite and field a single candidate against President Ruto in the next election.
“The opposition must remain united and front one candidate to face the president in 2027.”
What’s Next
The IEBC has yet to formally respond to Jubilee’s allegations, but the controversy highlights growing scrutiny over electoral preparedness, voter data integrity, and institutional trust ahead of the next national vote.
With political rhetoric intensifying, the handling of voter registration reforms is likely to remain a central issue in Kenya’s evolving electoral landscape.
