The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing a potential ban from conducting elections due to a court petition filed by Advocate Philip Kipkemoi Langat.

The petition claims that IEBC hasn’t completed the required review of constituency and ward boundaries, which is supposed to happen every 8-12 years, at least a year before a general election.

Langat argues that holding elections without this review would be unconstitutional and lead to unfair representation, citing shifts in population, urban growth, and community interests.

The court has issued a conservatory order barring IEBC from conducting elections until the boundary review is completed.

This isn’t the first time IEBC has faced scrutiny. Recent by-elections were marred by allegations of voter bribery, intimidation, and violence, with rights groups giving IEBC and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) 14 days to address these issues.

IEBC has been working to evaluate election legal reforms and ensure the integrity of the 2027 General Election.

However, the current legal challenges and concerns over boundary reviews and electoral conduct may impact the commission’s ability to hold elections as planned.