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Ruto allies dismiss Opposition demands for an IEBC overhaul as "panic," setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown over the electoral body’s independence.

The battle lines for the 2027 General Election are being drawn today. Allies of President William Ruto have issued a stern warning to the Opposition, telling them to "leave the IEBC alone" amid fresh demands for the electoral body's total overhaul.
The confrontation follows an ultimatum by the United Opposition—led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua—who have demanded the sacking of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan and the termination of the Smartmatic technology contract. They accuse the commission of being "politically captured" and opaque.
Legislators aligned with the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition have dismissed these demands as the panicked tactics of a camp sensing early defeat. They argue that the IEBC is an independent institution that must be protected from political intimidation.
This standoff echoes the tensions of 2022, but with higher stakes.The Opposition warns of street protests if their demands are not met, while the government stands firm on the sanctity of the commission’s independence.
As the rhetoric heats up in Nairobi, the IEBC once again finds itself in the eye of the political storm, tasked with preparing for an election where the integrity of the process is already on trial.
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