Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission not to be intimidated or blackmailed by politicians who have sensed defeat but discharge its duties according to the Constitution and existing laws. Prof. Kindiki said the electoral agency is mandated by law to carry out its roles without favouring anyone either in government or opposition. Speaking on Sunday when he attended an Interdenominational Church Service and fundraiser for 22 churches at Kipsamoo School Grounds in Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, the DP told the opposition to develop an agenda to present to Kenyans instead of attacking IEBC. “IEBC does not vote. Look for a manifesto and sell it to Kenyans who will make a decision. In 2022, if IEBC didn’t stand firm, politicians would have interfered with its work and plunge the country into chaos,” DP said. The DP said the government is not looking for favours from the electoral agency as they have faith it will discharge its mandate according to the Constitution and the respective laws. Further, he stated that President Ruto’s impressive development record spanning roads, electricity, education, health, agriculture and other key sectors will get him reelected not favours from the independent electoral agency. “We have faith in our institutions. We don’t want them to favour the government or the opposition. They sho...
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