Muturi threatens legal action if IEBC fails to publish polling stations 6 months before election
By Kiprono Keileb, March 5, 2026Former Attorney General and DP Party leader Justin Muturi has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against delaying the publication of polling stations ahead of the next general election.
He emphasised that transparency and adherence to the law are critical to protecting Kenya’s democracy.
In a statement shared on X on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Muturi outlined his concerns about the possibility of electoral manipulation if polling stations are not declared on time.
“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission must declare and gazette all polling stations at least six months before the next General Election. This is not a favour to political parties; it is a fundamental requirement for transparency and electoral integrity,” the statement reads.
Muturi cautioned that any attempt to create unannounced polling stations could undermine the credibility of the election and put the integrity of the democratic process at risk.
“We will not sit back and allow the creation of ghost polling stations on the eve of an election to manipulate outcomes,” he wrote.
He further stated that legal action would be pursued if the IEBC fails to comply with this requirement, underlining his commitment to ensuring that the law is followed.
“If this requirement is ignored, we shall move to court to compel compliance with the law,” Muturi said.
Muturi made it clear that the next election must be conducted fairly, with polling stations publicly known well in advance and with no room for manipulation.
“Let it be clear: there will be no room for electoral tricks in the next general election. The rules must be clear, the polling stations must be known in advance, and the process must be transparent to all Kenyans. Our democracy must be protected from manipulation at every stage,” he concluded.