EAK and IEBC pledge peaceful and credible 2027 Elections
Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Secretary General Rev. Kefa Nyandega addresses the media alongside Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission commissioners and faith leaders during a joint EAK–IEBC prayer breakfast and engagement meeting on preparations for the 2027 General Elections in Nairobi. Photo/courtesy
The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya(EAK) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) has pledged closer cooperation to safeguard peace, credibility and inclusivity as the country prepares for the 2027 General Elections.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission said the engagement was a deliberate effort to align the faith community and the electoral body in strengthening public trust and national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
“EAK and IEBC affirm commitment to peaceful, credible and inclusive electoral processes ahead of the 2027 General Elections,” EAK Secretary General Rev. Kepha Nyandega said.
The statement noted that Kenya is entering a critical electoral phase that demands collective responsibility, sober reflection and intentional action from institutions, faith leaders and citizens to protect democratic gains built over decades.
During the engagement, the electoral commission briefed faith leaders on its roadmap toward the 2027 elections, outlining preparedness measures, operational timelines and anticipated challenges during the electoral cycle. The commission reaffirmed its constitutional mandate to conduct elections that are free, fair, transparent and fully compliant with the law.
“The commission has reaffirmed its constitutional mandates and commitment to conducting elections that are free, fair, and transparent and in full compliance with the constitution of Kenya.” The statement read.
EAK emphasized the role of the church in peace building, civic responsibility and moral formation, urging religious leaders to guide congregations toward value based leadership and national unity. It called on faith leaders to preach peace consistently and to speak truthfully on justice, governance and accountability without promoting division.
The two institutions condemned electoral violence, intimidation, hate speech and incitement, warning that such actions undermine democracy and destabilize communities nationwide across the country.
“Recent experiences remind us that electoral violence undermines democracy, destroys lives and livelihoods and erodes public trust in institutions,” the statement read.
Political leaders were urged to conduct themselves with restraint, integrity and respect for democratic values, recognizing that their words and actions influence national peace. Church leaders were reminded to protect the sanctity of places of worship and ensure they remain spaces of prayer, reconciliation and moral guidance.
On voter participation, the statement underscored that elections are not the responsibility of institutions alone but a shared national duty. Citizens, particularly young people, were encouraged to register as voters, participate in civic education and exercise their democratic rights peacefully.
EAK offered its member churches across the country as platforms for voter registration awareness, civic education and peace messaging in collaboration with the electoral commission and within the law. It reaffirmed its role as an accredited election observer organization committed to impartial observation.
