IEBC Nominee Kigen Clarifies Political Ties, Vows Impartiality

Kenya's IEBC Nominee Mary Kigen Addresses Concerns About Political Affiliation NAIROBI, KENYA – May 31, 2025 – Mary Kigen, a nominee for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), recently addressed the Joint Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) to clarify her political affiliations. The clarification comes amid concerns about potential bias given her membership in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a video recording of the proceedings, Kigen stated, "I want to state clearly that I was a technical staff of Jubilee party of Kenya." She further emphasized that she is no longer affiliated with Jubilee and will maintain impartiality in her role. "I will not even be biased in favor of Jubilee," she stated. The video shows Kigen's passionate defense of her impartiality, highlighting her previous experience conducting elections and her commitment to serving the Kenyan people. Her statement serves to address public concerns and underscore her commitment to fair and unbiased electoral processes. JLAC's review of her nomination will likely consider this clarification.