Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans and development partners that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, peaceful.
Prof Kindiki while dismissing fears of interference with the electoral process,he said the government would respect the Constitution and allow the country’s electoral institutions to conduct the August 10, 2027 poll according to the law.
He spoke on Wednesday September 16,2026,during the 15th Development Partnership Forum at his official residence in Karen Nairobi, where he hosted representatives of Kenya’s development partners.
The forum brought together senior government officials, diplomats, development partners and other stakeholders to review the country’s development priorities and strengthen cooperation.
The second in command at the same time reaffirmed the importance of a free media and a vibrant civil society in strengthening Kenya’s democratic institutions.
He urged development partners engaging with government agencies to follow formal and established procedures, while emphasising the need for cooperation in the country’s development agenda.
His remarks come as political activity gathers pace ahead of the 2027 general election, with leaders across the political divide increasingly focusing on the credibility and independence of electoral institutions.
The government has in recent months repeatedly pledged to support a peaceful and credible election.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who was also presented backed Kindiki and called for respect for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying the commission should be allowed to discharge its constitutional mandate independently and professionally.
Mudavadi, who also addressed the forum, called on Kenyans and political leaders to exercise restraint and avoid actions or statements that could undermine confidence in the electoral process.
He noted that democracy depends on strong institutions, respect for established rules and adherence to constitutional processes.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary further urged political actors to lower the political temperature as the country heads towards the elections, warning against rhetoric that could create unnecessary tension.
The two leaders’ remarks underline the government’s stated position that the 2027 election should be conducted peacefully and within the constitutional framework.
Kindiki has also previously said the administration supports a free and fair election and rejected claims that the government would interfere with the electoral process.
“2027 contest should be based on democracy, the rule of law and healthy political competition to have a fair election,” said Kindiki.
Beyond the electoral agenda, the Karen meeting also discussed development cooperation and
measures to address emerging challenges, including the effects of adverse weather.
Prof Kindiki told development partners that the government had put in place measures to mitigate the effects of El Niño-related weather conditions and appealed for supplementary support from partners to strengthen the response.
The Deputy President co-chaired the forum with Germany’s Ambassador Sebastian Groth and United Nations Resident Coordinator Dr Garry Conille.
