NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 \u2013 The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will on Monday hold a comprehensive stakeholders engagement forum to review the conduct of the November 27 by-elections.<\/p>\n
The forum will bring together political parties, independent candidates, civil society organisations, election observers, and state agencies involved in electoral processes.<\/p>\n
\u00a0IEBC says the objective is to carry out a candid assessment of the by-elections, identify areas that require improvement, and gather feedback that will inform its policy and operational reforms going forward.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Commission noted that post-election reflection is a critical part of strengthening Kenya\u2019s democratic processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cEngagement with stakeholders allows us to evaluate what worked well, address challenges observed on polling day, and enhance preparedness for future electoral events,\u201d the Commission said.<\/p>\n
The move comes amid concerns raised by various civil-society groups over what they termed incidents of irregularities, isolated violence, and voter intimidation in some polling stations during the mini-polls.<\/p>\n
IEBC has indicated that all submissions\u2014both positive and critical\u2014will be given space during the engagement.<\/p>\n
Political parties and observer groups have welcomed the planned dialogue, saying it provides an important platform for transparency and accountability in the country\u2019s electoral environment.<\/p>\n
The November 27 by-elections were conducted in several constituencies and wards following vacancies arising from resignations, nullifications, and deaths of officeholders.<\/p>\n
IEBC is expected to issue a detailed report after the review, outlining key findings, stakeholder recommendations, and the Commission\u2019s action points.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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