The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rejected allegations that politicians bought a house worth KSh200 million for its chairperson, Erastus Edung Ethekon, in an attempt to influence the 2027 General Election.
The commission challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence supporting the claim, saying the allegations remain unsubstantiated.
IEBC said the value of the alleged property had changed from KSh80 million to KSh200 million, questioning the basis of the claims made by the Democracy for Citizens Party leader.
The electoral body has asked Gachagua to submit any evidence he has to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for investigation and possible legal action.
Among the information requested is the alleged property’s location, sale and transfer documents, payment receipts and details of the people involved in the transaction.
The commission also dismissed claims that its leadership had engaged in electoral malpractice or that its officials were being influenced ahead of the 2027 polls.
IEBC further defended its ongoing procurement of election technology, saying no company has been awarded the tender for the Integrated Elections Management System, hardware and related equipment.
According to the commission, the procurement process was temporarily halted after a request for review was filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
IEBC said the tender documents were publicly released on August 11 and maintained that the specifications were designed to be open to all qualified suppliers.
The commission also rejected allegations that it plans to manipulate the voter register or suppress voters from particular regions.
It maintained that the Register of Voters remains under its exclusive custody and denied claims that voter information is being shared with external parties.
The electoral body urged political leaders to raise any concerns through established legal channels rather than making allegations that could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
The latest exchange comes as preparations for the 2027 General Election intensify, with electoral technology, voter registration and the independence of IEBC expected to remain major issues in the political debate.