Kenyan Opposition Rejects IEBC Nominees, Accuses Ruto of Election Rigging Plot

Kenyan Opposition Accuses Ruto of Handpicking IEBC Nominees to Rig 2027 Election Kenya is facing a political storm as eight opposition leaders have publicly accused President William Ruto of handpicking partisan nominees for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The opposition claims the selection process was flawed, lacking transparency and public participation. They allege the panel was a political extension of State House, filled with Ruto loyalists. "This is not a commission for the people; it is a project designed to rig the next election," stated one opposition leader in a strongly worded statement. The opposition further alleges that one nominee, Hassan Noor, is a relative of Minority Leader Junnet Mohammed, raising concerns about impartiality. They demand the immediate publication of the selection panel's exit report and Hansard records for public scrutiny. The accusations have ignited a heated debate, raising serious questions about the integrity of the upcoming election. The opposition's call for transparency is crucial to ensuring fair and credible elections in Kenya. The situation underscores the importance of an independent and impartial electoral body in a democratic society.