Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has warned that the outcome of Kenya’s 2027 General Election could be nullified if critical constitutional issues, including unresolved electoral boundary matters, are not urgently addressed.
Speaking on December 26 during a public function, Mudavadi pointed to the failure to review electoral boundaries as required by law as one of the major risks facing the next general election. He noted that the boundary review, which was due in 2024, did not take place, creating a constitutional gap that could expose the 2027 polls to serious legal challenges.
Mudavadi explained that conducting an election using outdated constituency and ward boundaries could raise questions about the legality and fairness of the process, potentially giving grounds for the election results to be challenged in court. He warned that such a scenario could lead to the nullification of the election, plunging the country into political and legal uncertainty.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary said that more than a decade after the promulgation of the Constitution, several governance and electoral issues remain unresolved, stressing that elections must be anchored on a clear and compliant constitutional framework. He cautioned against postponing sensitive reforms until the election period is near, saying delayed action would only complicate matters further.
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Mudavadi urged Parliament and relevant institutions to move with speed to address the outstanding constitutional and boundary-related issues, warning that failure to do so could undermine public confidence in the electoral process and the credibility of the 2027 polls.
He added that a disputed or nullified election would have far-reaching consequences for governance, the economy and national stability, noting that Kenya cannot afford another cycle of prolonged uncertainty.
His remarks have intensified debate on electoral preparedness, particularly the need to resolve boundary review delays and other constitutional questions well ahead of the 2027 General Election.
