Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu yesterday called on the electoral commission to embrace a multi-agency approach in the management of elections set for next month.

Nderitu, who spoke during the launch of Kenya Political Education Source Book in Nairobi, said there was a need for other agencies to work closely with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in August 9 election preparations. 

“We are heading to one of the most crucial exercises. In this election, there will be losers and winners. If IEBC is left to do it alone it will definitely be overwhelmed,” she said. 

She went on: “It is after this election that we will see numerous disputes filed in court. Therefore, as one of the stakeholders, we are calling for other agencies to come on board and help IEBC during such a critical period.” 

Nderitu urged the public to prioritise peace and always bear in mind that the country will remain even after the polls regardless of who wins.

“Let us continue knowing that we have different opinions, but we are one country. Peace and political decency are demonstrated through our words, actions, attitudes and our presence where peace conversations are being made,” she said.

At the same time, Nderitu expressed the need for Kenyans to be educated on matters of election. In particular, she urged political parties to use the Book as a guide to make Kenyans understand their political rights, roles and obligations in the electoral environment.

Source Book highlights varied political and electoral processes and personal skills needed in management.

“ We seek through this Source Book to make Kenyans understand the roles of political parties, candidates and debunk tendencies demonising parties that have been witnessed,” she said.