By Eddah Waithaka
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) pledged to collaborate directly to ensure a transparent and peaceful 2027 General Election.
Following a meeting in Nairobi, both institutions announced a concrete plan to leverage the church’s grassroots network for voter education and peace advocacy.
IEBC Chairman Dr. Ethekon emphasized that inclusive partnerships build public confidence. “We encourage the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya to participate in developing the electoral blueprint as part of our inclusive stakeholder engagement,” he stated.
He also charged religious leaders with using their moral authority. “The church must speak truth to power, promote value-based leadership, and guide citizens toward peaceful civic participation,” Dr. Ethekon said.
The meeting strongly condemned electoral violence, intimidation, and hate speech, warning that such acts erode democracy. It urged political leaders to exercise restraint and called on clergy to maintain churches as sanctuaries for prayer and reconciliation.
Furthermore, EAK and the IEBC directed a call to government and security agencies, insisting they uphold the Constitution, the rule of law, and every citizen’s rights.
In a significant operational commitment, the EAK will open its member churches as platforms for voter registration drives, civic education, peace messaging, and IEBC-supported election observation.
The meeting concluded with a joint appeal to all Kenyans: reject violence, uphold the Constitution, and champion peace, unity, and mutual respect ahead of the pivotal 2027 polls.
