IEBC rejects Gachagua claims over electoral technology tender, voter register

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rejected allegations by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua regarding electoral technology procurement, political interference, and manipulation of the voter register ahead of the 2027 General Election. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon described the claims as "false, alarming and unsubstantiated" and accused Gachagua of attempting to undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

The commission stated that its procurement of election technology and ballot papers complies with Chapter Twelve of the Constitution and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. Two key tenders are currently on hold after requests for review were filed at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. IEBC emphasized that no company has been awarded the technology tender and that the procurement process remains at its initial stages.

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