Wiper Party threatens nationwide demonstrations over IEBC reconstitution

 

The Wiper Democratic Movement has declared plans to stage nationwide demonstrations by the end of March if there is no progress in the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

In a press briefing on Wednesday, the party’s leadership outlined its bold agenda for 2025, emphasising that the year would be one of action.

It announced that it would lead the demonstrations unless significant progress is made towards the reconstitution of the IEBC.

“Wiper Democratic Movement will lead demonstrations by the end of March unless progress is made towards the reconstitution of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The party will solidify its presence across the country by carrying out party elections in a structured manner, eliminating national delegates convention,” the party said.

Recruitment rallies

Additionally, the party said it plans to hold nationwide recruitment rallies to promote the issuance of national identity cards and encourage voter registration.

“We urge our Gen Z members and all Kenyans who have not registered to do so, to ensure they are part of the decision-making process for the future,” the party said.

The party also added that the National Executive Council has officially taken disciplinary action against Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim by expelling him as the deputy party leader.

The decision, the party said, was made in accordance with Article 731 of the Wiper party constitution as was announced by the party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on January 15, 2025.

Farah was expelled for violating the party constitution and insulting the youth for their criticism of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government.

Kalonzo has long criticised the slow reconstitution of the IEBC, accusing those of delaying the process of advancing personal interests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

He has on numerous occasions termed the delays as a deliberate effort to undermine national priorities.

“The reconstitution of the IEBC should be a matter of national urgency,” he said last year in December.

He reminded the public that the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), a bipartisan initiative he co-led, had recommended expediting the process. However, he pointed out that little progress had been made since the NADCO discussions last year.

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“It is difficult to understand why,” he said.

Musyoka further questioned whether the delays were intentional, suggesting that they might be driven by “sinister and selfish reasons.”

With the clock ticking towards the 2027 elections, he warned that timelines for credible elections were quickly fading.

The Wiper leader urged those responsible for obstructing the reconstitution to prioritise the nation’s interests over personal gain.

He also expressed concerns about the timing of electoral reforms and legal processes, which he argued often emerge too close to elections, leaving them vulnerable to manipulation.