Mudavadi warns leaders against fueling tension ahead of 2027 polls
By Emmanuel Rono, April 14, 2026Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on political leaders to reject election violence and uphold peace as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during the 6th Legislative Summit in Mombasa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Mudavadi stressed the need to protect Kenya’s democratic space by ensuring that elections are conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner.
He warned Kenyans against fuelling tensions, clarifying that violence undermines the rule of law and threatens national unity.
“We do not encourage violence as we head to elections. We should not be underwriters of violence. We want a democratic process. That is where we shall build our nation,” Mudavadi said.
Lessons learnt before
Mudavadi characterised recent comments from some political quarters as reckless, noting that the lessons of the 2007/2008 post-poll violence must remain at the forefront of the national consciousness.
He stressed the importance of strong institutions in safeguarding democracy, urging stakeholders to remain committed to transparency and accountability throughout the electoral process.
“This message is so important that we are a nation and we must remain united, strengthen our institutions, respect the rule of law and make sure the way we have had our elections every 5 years, there shall be no breach of that pattern,” Mudavadi said.
“We cannot progress without peace and stability. I urge my fellow leaders to stop threatening this nation with narratives that could plunge us into chaos. We must reject election violence,” Mudavadi added.
Continuous voter registration
Mudavadi’s remarks come amid the ongoing voter registration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appeal was made during a stakeholder engagement meeting in Bungoma County led by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana on April 13, 2026.
He urged local leaders to act as mobilisation agents at the community level. “We urge all stakeholders present to become ambassadors of this process within your communities. Your voice and influence are very important in ensuring no eligible voter is left behind.”
Alutalala, who chairs the IEBC’s Voter Education, Partnerships and Outreach Committee, said voter registration remains central to credible elections.
“Voter registration is the foundation of any credible election. As a Commission, we are committed to ensuring that every eligible Kenyan, particularly youth, women, and persons with disabilities, is reached, informed, and facilitated to register. This exercise is not just administrative; it is a constitutional right and a civic duty,” he said.