{
  "id": 4432057,
  "title": "Kindiki tells opposition: IEBC does not vote, Kenyans do",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/kindiki-tells-opposition-iebc-does-not-vote-kenyans-do",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T13:29:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/kindiki-tells-opposition-iebc-does-not-vote-kenyans-do"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged opposition leaders to stop blaming the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for election outcomes and instead focus on convincing Kenyans to vote for them. Speaking at a church service in Uasin Gishu County, Kindiki stated that it is the voters who determine the leaders, not the electoral commission. He asked opposition politicians to develop policies and manifestos that can persuade voters, rather than making the IEBC a central issue in their campaigns. Kindiki emphasized that the IEBC should perform its constitutional duties without intimidation or political pressure and remain neutral and within the law. He also referenced the 2022 election, when IEBC head Wafula Chebukati remained firm under political pressure. The remarks come amid scrutiny of the IEBC and concerns about its readiness to conduct the 2027 election.",
  "summary": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged opposition leaders to stop focusing on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and instead convince Kenyans to vote for them in the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interdenominational church service at Kipsamoo in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Kindiki said the electoral commission […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Standard Kenya",
        "title": "Spare no one in war against goons, Kindiki tells Murkomen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/spare-no-one-in-war-against-goons-kindiki-tells-murkomen",
        "published": "2026-08-30T12:43:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}