Petioner wants IEBC’s 2027 election preparations halted over governance flaws

In an urgent application filed before the High Court, the petitioner Bernard Mwanzia  wants the matter certified as urgent.

Mwanzia  is also seeking conservatory orders suspending all preparatory activities by the IEBC until the case is heard and determined.

Pending the hearing and final determination of the petition, the petitioner further prays for an order restraining the Commission, its agents, servants, or assigns from undertaking or expending public resources on any preparations for the 2027 polls.

According to the application, Mwanzia argues that the case raises serious constitutional questions regarding the legality and suitability of Kenya’s current electoral framework. 

The petitioner contends that unless the court intervenes, IEBC will continue to use vast public resources on processes that could later be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

“The balance of convenience tilts in favour of halting preparations until the petition is heard and determined, in order to protect the sovereignty of the people under Article 1 of the Constitution,” the petitioner states.