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Leaders aligned with the United Opposition have moved to reassure their supporters that there will be no electoral fraud in the 2027 General Election, insisting that every vote cast will be protected.
Addressing congregants during a church service at PCEA Embakasi Parish in Nairobi, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua said they have put safeguards in place to prevent any attempt to rig the polls.
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Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Party presidential candidate, expressed confidence in securing the integrity of the election, citing his background in the security sector. He noted that during his time overseeing national examinations, cheating was eliminated, saying the same firmness would apply to the vote.
Drawing from his tenure in the Education and Interior ministries, Matiang’i said he enforced strict adherence to the law and curbed malpractice, adding that similar vigilance would be exercised in the upcoming elections.
Gachagua, who heads the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), echoed those sentiments, telling supporters they should not fear any manipulation of results. He hinted that the opposition is well prepared to counter any irregularities.
Projecting confidence, Gachagua also claimed the opposition has strengthened its foothold in various regions, naming Ukambani, the Coast, Western Kenya, Nairobi and Mt Kenya as areas where support has been consolidated. He urged supporters to remain calm and not be anxious about the outcome.
Kalonzo Musyoka, on his part, questioned recent remarks by President William Ruto suggesting he would secure victory in 2027 by a margin of two to three million votes. The Wiper leader said such statements raise concerns, arguing that the political climate in the country is shifting and that many Kenyans are calling for change.
He described the growing political wave across the country as transformative, maintaining that citizens are determined to remove the current administration through democratic means.
Other leaders present at the service included Martha Karua of LPL and Eugene Wamalwa of DAP-K.
The opposition’s remarks come amid heightened public discussion over the credibility of the 2027 elections. Recently, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) dismissed claims of possible tampering with the voter register. In a statement dated February 16, the commission responded to allegations by Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, explaining that its cooperation with government agencies is routine and aimed at ensuring accurate voter registration and verification.
The IEBC maintained that such collaboration is strictly for confirming identity details and removing deceased voters from the register, emphasizing that its processes remain lawful, secure and guided by the Constitution and electoral laws.
