Musician-turned-politician Reuben Kigame has raised fresh concerns over the integrity of Kenya’s voter register.

Taking to his official X account on the night of Saturday, April 4, 2026, Kigame accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Kenya Kwanza administration of tampering with voter data ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Kigame claimed that discrepancies in the voter register point to what he described as early-stage electoral manipulation.

“The IEBC and Kenya Kwanza Administration have begun playing a dangerous election game, and I can confirm that they are tampering with the voter register,” he said.

Personal experience

Kigame cited a personal experience to back his claims, revealing that while his name still appears in the register, his wife’s does not, despite both having voted at the same polling station in previous elections.

“My wife and I have voted at the same polling station for the last three elections. We have just confirmed that I am in the voter register but she is not,” he stated.

He went on to describe the situation as “nothing but advance rigging of the next election”, remarks that are likely to intensify scrutiny of the electoral body.

Maraga raises concerns

Kigame’s remarks come just hours after former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga raised concerns over the credibility of Kenya’s electoral process.

Maraga called on the IEBC to safeguard public trust and uphold the integrity of elections at all times.

Taking to his official X account on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the United Green Movement (UGM) Party Leader warned that elections are not a one-day event but a continuous process that must consistently demonstrate transparency, accountability, and adherence to the law.

“Elections are a process whose trust and integrity must be exercised at all times, not just on Election Day,” he said.

Warning to IEBC

Maraga cautioned the electoral body against actions or public statements that could erode confidence among Kenyans, urging the commission to remain firmly aligned with constitutional principles.

“I call on IEBC to desist from any statements or actions that undermine citizen confidence in their ability to conduct free, fair, and credible elections in accordance with the law and the Constitution,” he stated.