Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed as entirely false a circulating press release claiming the Supreme Court is considering dissolving Parliament and that IEBC would conduct fresh elections for all parliamentary seats.

Background & Immediate Response

On August 20, 2025, IEBC publicly flagged on social media a memo alleging that pending proceedings in the Supreme Court would lead to Parliament’s dissolution. The memo further claimed that, if the Chief Justice advised the President accordingly, IEBC “would be guided strictly by the Constitution” and organize fresh elections—not by-elections—for all National Assembly and Senate seats within 90 days of a presidential proclamation  .

The Commission described the document as “absolutely FAKE and UNTRUE,” issuing a direct warning to the public against spreading the misleading press release  . It further emphasized that such fabrications threaten public confidence in its operations and could endanger the integrity of Kenya’s democratic processes  .

Clarification on Legal Context

IEBC reiterated that neither the Commission nor the Supreme Court has issued statements indicating steps toward dissolving Parliament. The Constitution permits elections only under lawful circumstances and within clearly defined timelines; the fake memo misrepresented those legal provisions  .

Broader Political Climate

This misinformation emerged amid rising tensions between President William Ruto and Parliament. The President has recently accused some lawmakers of taking bribes—up to KSh 150 million—to influence legislation  . While political stakes remain high, IEBC assures that the election timeline and constitutional processes remain stable and unaltered.

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