Petitioner seeks court order to suspend IEBC’s 2027 General Election activities amid claims of legal irregularities
The petitioner argues that the commission's current activities are being undertaken under a flawed legal and governance framework that may render the next General Election unconstitutional.
A voter has filed a petition before the High Court seeking to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from carrying out any activities related to the 2027 General Election, citing alleged constitutional irregularities in the country's electoral system.
In his urgent application, Bernard Mwanzia wants the court to issue interim orders suspending all ongoing preparations by the IEBC until his case is heard and determined.
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He argues that the commission's current activities are being undertaken under a flawed legal and governance framework that may render the next General Election unconstitutional.
Mwanzia has also asked the court to certify his matter as urgent, saying public funds are at risk of being misused on processes that might later be invalidated.
He is further seeking conservatory orders restraining the electoral agency, its officers, and agents from spending any public resources on election-related planning or procurement until the petition is resolved.
Through his pleadings, Mwanzia maintains that the petition raises substantial constitutional questions regarding the legitimacy of the existing electoral structure and the commission's capacity to deliver a credible election.
He insists that halting preparations at this stage would prevent an unnecessary waste of taxpayer money and safeguard the principles of sovereignty enshrined in Article 1 of the Constitution.
"The balance of convenience favours stopping the ongoing activities to protect the people's will and ensure compliance with the Constitution," the petitioner argues in his affidavit.
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