Senior Mount Kenya Politician Mentions Two People the Opposition Camp Will Blame After Losing to Ruto Come 2027

Kiruga Thuku, the Member of County Assembly for Chinga Ward, has dismissed claims that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is biased ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that allegations of rigging are a familiar political script used by losing sides.

Speaking during a public address, Thuku said politicians often accuse electoral bodies of misconduct whenever results do not go their way, regardless of how credible the process may be.

He maintained that even when elections are conducted freely and fairly, sections of the political class are quick to discredit institutions to protect their political interests.

“Politicians will always claim that elections were rigged when they lose. Even when the IEBC conducts free and fair polls, they will cry foul,” Thuku stated.

He accused the opposition of deliberately sowing doubt about the electoral process long before ballots are cast, describing it as a calculated strategy to influence public opinion.

According to the MCA, the current attacks on the IEBC and the Judiciary are meant to prepare the ground for rejecting the outcome of the 2027 presidential election should the opposition fail to secure victory. He warned that such rhetoric risks undermining public confidence in key democratic institutions.

“The opposition is now playing mind games with the Judiciary, the IEBC, and Kenyans so that, when they are defeated, they can claim the elections were rigged,” he said.

Thuku emphasized that the IEBC remains an independent constitutional body capable of delivering credible elections if allowed to operate without political intimidation.

He called on leaders across the political divide to exercise restraint and respect institutions mandated to safeguard democracy.

The Chinga MCA further urged Kenyans to be vigilant and not be misled by premature claims aimed at delegitimizing the electoral process. He noted that constant attacks on electoral bodies could fuel unnecessary tension and instability in the country.

As the 2027 elections draw closer, Thuku appealed to political actors to focus on issue-based campaigns and allow institutions to perform their duties without interference, saying the credibility of elections ultimately depends on respect for the rule of law and democratic processes.