Kenya: Ethekon Pledges Transparency and Public Participation Ahead of 2027 Election

AllAfrica23 October 2026, 10:05 UTCKenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has called for greater transparency, accountability and public participation to strengthen confidence in Kenya's democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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