Musalia Mudavadi. Photo/Courtesy
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised the alarm over what he describes as a “massive legal crisis” threatening Kenya’s governance and the legitimacy of the 2027 elections.
Speaking to the media, Mudavadi warned that the country is facing a potential nullification of the next general election due to delays in conducting a constitutionally mandated boundaries review.
“Our 2010 Constitution demands a boundaries review every 8 to 12 years. Our deadline was March 6, 2024. We are now in a period of constitutional non-compliance,” he said.
The Prime CS did not mince words, calling the situation a looming “Constitutional Storm” that could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s political stability.
According to Mudavadi, failure to review electoral boundaries could open the door to legal challenges that might disrupt the 2027 elections, sparking uncertainty across the country.
Political analysts say the warning comes at a critical time, with electoral preparations expected to accelerate.
Delays in boundary reviews have historically fueled disputes over voter representation and could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
Mudavadi’s warning adds pressure on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and Parliament to act swiftly.
Citizens, he insists, must be aware of the constitutional obligations that have been overlooked and demand accountability from political leaders.
With less than two years to the next elections, the Prime CS’s urgent call has set the political scene ablaze, leaving the country questioning whether Kenya can avert a constitutional crisis or is heading straight into a stormy electoral season.