IEBC dismissed Gachagua's claims of political interference, graft and voter suppression in 2027 polls.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed allegations of political interference, corruption and voter suppression surrounding preparations for the 2027 General Election, terming the claims false, unsubstantiated and aimed at undermining public confidence in the electoral body.
In a statement issued on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the allegations followed statements made by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during a press briefing on Wednesday.
The commission specifically rejected claims that politicians had purchased a house for its chairperson to influence him, saying the allegation had changed from an alleged Sh80 million property to one worth Sh200 million.
"The allegations that a house has been purchased for the Chairperson of IEBC by some politicians for purposes of influencing him are unfortunate, unfair and unsubstantiated to date," Ethekon stated.
The commission also challenged Gachagua to provide evidence, including the location of the property, sale and transfer documents, payment receipts and details of the parties involved, and submit them to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for investigation.
The electoral body also dismissed claims of improper staff changes, saying deployment and redeployment of employees was part of its normal administrative functions and was guided by its human resource policies and public service regulations.
"The Commission complies with its Human Resource policies, guidelines and other relevant instruments under the larger public service when engaging employees," the statement read in part.