48 per cent of Kenyans have no confidence in IEBC, TIFA poll shows
The findings show growing concern about the commission’s capacity and credibility as the country prepares for the next General Election.
Nearly half of Kenyans doubt that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can deliver free and fair elections in 2027, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA).
The findings show growing concern about the commission’s capacity and credibility as the country prepares for the next General Election.
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The survey reveals that 48 per cent of respondents said they have no confidence in the IEBC.
In contrast, 36 per cent expressed confidence in the commission, while 16 per cent were undecided.
TIFA conducted the poll between August 23 and September 3, 2025, interviewing 2,024 Kenyans by telephone in Kiswahili and English.
The respondents’ contacts were collected earlier through household-based face-to-face interviews.
The research covered nine zones: Central Rift, Coast, Lower Eastern, Mt Kenya, Nairobi, Northern, Nyanza, South Rift and Western, with a margin of error of +/-2.17 per cent.
In July, New Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and six commissioners were sworn into office at an event held at the Supreme Court Buildings.
The commissioners are Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol and Fahima Araphat Abdallah.
Ethekon vowed to diligently discharge his duties and safeguard Kenyans’ interests by ensuring that every vote counts during elections.
He explained that free and credible elections are the foundations of a democratic society, adding that his appointment comes at a crucial time for the country.
He pointed out that all Kenyans have the power to build a peaceful and secure democracy through their votes.
The findings come as IEBC continues to rebuild public trust after facing criticism over its handling of past elections.
The commission has been under pressure to prove it can manage a transparent and credible electoral process as the country moves closer to 2027.
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