Former Attorney General and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to immediately gazette all polling stations and convene a national stakeholders’ conference, warning that continued delays are eroding public confidence in Kenya’s electoral process.
In a statement, Muturi said the failure by the electoral body to publish a complete list of polling stations was “unacceptable and deeply troubling,” especially at a time when trust in public institutions remains under scrutiny ahead of the next election cycle.
In a statement, Muturi said the failure by the electoral body to publish a complete list of polling stations was “unacceptable and deeply troubling,” especially at a time when trust in public institutions remains under scrutiny ahead of the next election cycle.
He argued that transparency in the location and identification of polling stations is not optional but a legal and democratic requirement.
According to him, withholding such information only fuels suspicion and opens space for speculation about the integrity of the electoral process.
Muturi noted that public primary schools have traditionally been used as polling centres, but recent concerns over the existence of questionable or unverified institutions have intensified calls for full disclosure.
He said Kenyans deserve the opportunity to independently verify all designated polling stations well before election day.
“The gazettement of polling stations is not a favour to citizens,” he said, adding that publishing the full list would allow political parties, civil society organisations, the media, faith-based groups, and election observers to identify and challenge any irregularities early enough.
The DP leader also criticised what he termed as the IEBC’s reluctance to convene a national stakeholders’ conference, despite increasing pressure from various sectors including the diplomatic community, youth groups, civil society, professional bodies, and religious organisations.
He warned that failing to engage stakeholders risks undermining efforts to build consensus around electoral reforms and preparations.
“Silence is not consultation. Delay is not engagement. Evasion is not leadership,” Muturi stated.
According to him, a structured national dialogue would provide a platform for addressing concerns, answering critical questions, and agreeing on confidence-building measures before the country enters a heightened political season.
Muturi further cautioned that the credibility of future elections will not only be judged on polling day outcomes but also on the transparency of preparatory processes.
He insisted that every delay in publishing polling station details or engaging stakeholders further weakens public trust.
He concluded by urging the IEBC to act without further delay, calling for immediate gazettement of all polling stations and urgent convening of a stakeholders’ forum, saying the time for excuses had already passed.