Azimio la Umoja One Kenya running mate, Martha Karua, has expressed skepticism on whether the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can conduct a free and fair election on August 9.
During the launch of the million women voters for Martha initiative in Nairobi county on Saturday, July 9, she intimated that the IEBC had not been transparent about the electoral process to date, hence could not be trusted with delivering credible polls.
She added that the commission ought to restore trust amongst themselves for Kenyans to gain trust in them.
“We don't trust IEBC because they don't trust themselves. The professionals are not standing up for the country. Let them restore trust among themselves,” Karua stated.
The NARC-Kenya party leader urged all officials involved to uphold their morals for the sake of the country.
"I want to ask our brothers and sisters who will be engaged in the electoral process, stand up for your country and do what is right. Institutions are you and me. If the returning officer does it right, then it benefits the entire country," she added.
Flanked by Ida Odinga, wife to Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, they both rallied women to take over leadership in different sectors.
"I will not drop the baton, but deliver to the ultimate winner…we must now own campaigns for women in leadership who we believe in,” Karua affirmed.
“We want to get the maximum number of women in governance. For the first time in Kenya's history, a woman will be elected Deputy President,” Ida echoed.
With only 29 days to the August 9 polls, the IEBC is in a race against time to ensure all systems are running smoothly for credible elections.
On Thursday, July 7, the first batch of ballot papers arrived in the country with Commission chair Wafula Chebukati assuring Kenyans that the materials from Greece-based Lykos Inform are foolproof.
