Political Parties Liaison Committee urges leaders to halt early 2027 campaigns

The Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC) has warned Kenyan political leaders against engaging in early 2027 election campaigns, arguing that the ongoing violations of electoral laws are heightening political tensions and putting the country’s democratic institutions at risk.

In a statement, PPLC chairman, Evans Misati sharply criticized both government and opposition leaders for engaging in rallies, roadside declarations, and aligning themselves with 2027 presidential bids.

"This is a clear contravention of Section 67 of the Elections Act and Clause 6(h) of the Electoral Code of Conduct, which strictly prohibit campaigning outside the legally prescribed period," said PPLC.

The committee expressed concern that politicians are exploiting the current leadership vacuum at the IEBC, which remains without commissioners and therefore lacks the capacity to enforce critical sections of the electoral law.

According to the PPLC, this has created a dangerous environment where political actors are operating without institutional oversight.

“The growing disregard for the law is not just a technical violation,it is a serious threat to the democratic foundation of the country,” the committee said.

The PPLC reminded leaders that respect for the law is not optional and called on all political actors to exercise restraint and responsibility.

It warned that individuals who continue to engage in premature campaigns, incite unrest, or sponsor violence could face sanctions, including being barred from running in the 2027 elections.

"Politicians found engaging in such behavior, including sponsoring violence or hiring goons, risk being sanctioned and may not be cleared to contest for elective positions in the 2027 General Elections."

The committee also raised concern over the current political climate, which it described as increasingly arrogant, corrupt, and disconnected from the needs of ordinary Kenyans, especially the youth.

It emphasized the importance of leadership by example and urged politicians to focus on governance and service delivery rather than early electioneering.

"The inconsideration, arrogance, and corruption that now characterize our political environment are among the very reasons why many young people Kenya's Generation Z - feel betrayed and disillusioned by the political class. They see leaders who mock the law, hoard resources, and care little for public suffering. As a result, the youth have taken to the streets to demand a better, more accountable government," stated the PPLC.

" Their calls for change are legitimate and arise from long-standing frustration with governance failures," the Committee added.

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