Former Attorney General (AG) Justin Muturi has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), demanding urgent reforms and the immediate resignation of acting CEO Moses Ledama Sunkuli over alleged irregularities in the voter register.
In a statement, Muturi said the IEBC must take responsibility for what he termed serious failures in the management of voter data and restore public confidence in the electoral process.
Muturi further called for the convening of a National Electoral Consultative Forum within 14 days, bringing together political parties, civil society organisations, religious leaders, independent ICT experts, and the media.
He said the forum is necessary to address growing concerns over voter registration, data management, and transparency within the electoral system.
“IEBC must also establish a transparent mechanism for citizens to verify and correct their voter details,” said Muturi. “If IEBC fails to act within 14 days, I will initiate lawful and constitutional measures to compel accountability and protect the integrity of the electoral process.”
Muturi also demanded an independent audit of the voter register and all supporting digital systems, as well as full public disclosure of safeguards governing voter registration kits.
The former AG raised concerns following claims that a voter, registered at Kavengero Polling Station since 2012, was allegedly transferred to Newsite Kiambere in Mbeere South without their knowledge or consent.
He said the unexplained change raises serious questions about how voter records are updated and whether affected citizens are informed.
Muturi argued that the incident reflects broader concerns over voter register integrity, including reported unexplained changes in polling station allocations, which he claimed may have affected voter participation in recent elections such as the Mbeere North by-elections.
He further said stakeholders, including political parties, civil society groups, and members of the public, have repeatedly raised concerns over voter registration processes and data handling at the IEBC over the past year, but said these issues remain unresolved.
Muturi insisted that accountability must extend to the leadership of the Commission, arguing that previous changes had not addressed underlying structural challenges.
He specifically called for the resignation of acting CEO Moses Ledama Sunkuli, saying leadership change was necessary to restore public trust.
“The resignation of Marjan Hussein was not enough. IEBC acting CEO Moses Ledama Sunkuli must also take responsibility and resign immediately,” he said.
