Opposition leaders raised electoral transparency concerns at a rally in Ongata Rongai.
Ndindi Nyoro and Fred Matiang’i oppose changes to results livestreaming provisions and urge the government to resolve the university lecturers’ strike.
Opposition leaders have criticised the proposed Elections Amendment Bill, warning that removing results livestreaming requirements could weaken electoral transparency. They want Kenyans to retain real-time access to results announcements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
People’s Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i raised the concerns in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. They addressed a public rally after attending a service at St Mary’s Catholic Church.
Elections Amendment Bill draws scrutiny over livestreaming
The leaders questioned proposed changes to provisions requiring the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to livestream polling-station results announcements. They argued that public access allows voters to scrutinise the electoral process as it unfolds.
Livestreaming also helps parties, journalists and observers compare announced results with figures transmitted to tallying centres, they said. For that reason, they maintained that it should remain part of the arrangements for the next election.
Nyoro said the opposition would keep pressing for open counting, tallying and announcement of results. He also pledged that the opposition would livestream voting, counting and tallying to support public scrutiny.
Meanwhile, the leaders maintained that their cooperation remained intact as consultations continued over the 2027 presidential contest. They expressed confidence that they would agree on a joint presidential candidate and running mate.
They also pledged more public engagements across the country as they mobilised support against President William Ruto.
Leaders demand action on lecturers’ strike
Beyond electoral reforms, the leaders urged the government to resolve the ongoing university lecturers’ strike urgently. They said the industrial action had disrupted learning and affected students across the country.
They called for implementation of the agreement signed with lecturers, arguing that higher education deserved priority. Nyoro also accused the administration of failing to meet its obligations on university funding and school capitation.
He contrasted those concerns with Ruto’s claims of progress in education, citing unpaid university staff and unreleased school funds.
Eastleigh collapse prompts accountability calls
The leaders also demanded investigations into approvals and supervision of the 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi. They linked building collapses to alleged corruption and failures to enforce construction rules.
They urged legal action against any officials found responsible for approving or supervising unsafe structures. In addition, they called for stronger oversight to protect lives and prevent similar incidents.
