Kenyan Ex-DP Gachagua Accuses IEBC of Plotting to Rig 2027 Election

Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has leveled serious accusations against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alleging a plot to rig the upcoming 2027 General Election. Gachagua claims the IEBC is orchestrating this plan through a digital voting system slated to be supplied by a South Korean company.

Speaking at a media briefing at his residence in Nairobi, Gachagua, a leader of the Democratic Christian Party (DCP), did not provide specific evidence for his claims. However, his statement directly challenges the integrity of the electoral process and the impartiality of the IEBC, a body responsible for overseeing elections in Kenya.

The accusation points to a potential manipulation of the election's outcome through the procurement and implementation of new technology. The involvement of a foreign company in supplying the digital voting system has been singled out by Gachagua as a key element in the alleged rigging scheme.

This development raises significant concerns about political stability and public trust in Kenya's electoral institutions ahead of the 2027 polls. The IEBC has not yet responded to Gachagua's allegations.