Consultative round table meeting between the IEBC and Media organisations in Kenya live

RT @citizentvkenya: 'There will be no ghost polling stations': IEBC boss Ethekon vows free, fair 2027 elections

RT @KenyaEditors: Consultative round table meeting between the IEBC and Media organisations in Kenya live

In Pictures: Plenary session during the #IEBCMediaEngagement. @IEBCKenya

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya As a Commission, we commit to engaging political parties and actors on these matters. We have already scheduled a meeting with political parties to deliberate on how to manage rhetoric and safeguard national unity. #IEBCMediaEngagement

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya On matters of budget and election costs, these are conversations we’ll continue having with Kenyans. We are already reviewing areas for optimization and will be proposing practical recommendations to reduce unnecessary expenditure while

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya: Our approach, as the newly constituted Commission, is to listen, learn, innovate, and take action. We do not assume to have all the answers. That’s why we are reaching out to stakeholders. #IEBCMediaEngagement

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya: Let me emphasize this: delivering a credible, peaceful, and transparent 2027 election is not the Commission’s responsibility alone. It is a shared duty. And in this shared duty, the media is indispensable. Let us, therefore, approach the

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya: We also support the idea of benchmarking and peer learning from other jurisdictions like Ghana and the United States. We must be bold enough to learn from others and humble enough to adapt what works for our context. #IEBCMediaEngagement

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya: We are here today because we believe in learning from the past to better prepare for the future. As a Commission, we commit to:.✅ Early, open, and structured engagement with the media,.✅Reviewing and renewing the MoU to reflect new

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya: As we reflect on the 2022 General Election, we acknowledge both the significant progress made and the challenges we must address. We saw gains in access to information, real-time updates, and media training. But we also faced real

Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya: We recognize that the media is not just a stakeholder in the electoral process—it is a pillar of democracy.We are aware of the pivotal role you play:.You inform the public,.You shape perceptions,.And you hold institutions—like ours—to

In pictures: Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson @IEBCKenya together with IEBC commissioners and senior officials, during the media consultative roundtable. #IEBCMediaEngagement

Marjan Hussein Marjan, CEO @IEBCKenya: Access to accurate information at every stage of the electoral process is critical for building and sustaining public confidence. That is why the Commission is committed to working with the media openly, constructively, and consistently.

Marjan Hussein Marjan, CEO @IEBCKenya: We fully recognize the immense role of the media in a functioning democracy. You inform, you question, you hold institutions accountable. You are not just observers of the electoral process; you are active participants—and that’s why this

Marjan Hussein Marjan, CEO @IEBCKenya: Today marks the beginning of a new chapter. In that chapter, the media is not on the sidelines—you are at the center. This is more than a meeting. It is a conversation—a chance to reconnect, reset, and renew a partnership that is vital to

Felix Odhiambo, ED @ELGIA_Africa: We acknowledge the urgent need to address the impact of #AI, digital media, and social media on the electoral process—particularly the risks of deepfakes, fake polls, and misinformation. As we did last year, we stand ready to support

Felix Odhiambo, ED @ELGIA_Africa: We propose convening a technical retreat or workshop involving media stakeholders and the Commission @IEBCKenya. The goal is to review the expired MoUs, assess lessons learned, and co-create updated frameworks for engagement ahead of 2027.