The Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC), the legally recognized dialogue platform that brings together all registered political parties, the IEBC and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), is deeply concerned by the direction Kenya’s political discourse and actions are taking.

Established under Section 38 of the Political Parties Act, the PPLC exists to provide a structured, non-partisan framework for dialogue, dispute resolution, and policy engagement among Kenya’s political stakeholders, with a collective duty to safeguard our democratic gains, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold the rule of law.

But in a statement to newsrooms on Wednesday, June 24, PPLC said that it was alarmed by the escalating political temperatures in the country, which are being fanned by premature campaign activities.

“Politicians from both the government and opposition have thrown the law to the wind, engaging in rallies, roadside declarations, and open calls for 2027 alignments and presidential bids—a clear contravention of Section 67 of the Elections Act and Clause 6(h) of the Electoral Code of Conduct, which categorically prohibit campaigning outside the legally prescribed period,” the statement reads in part.

According to the Evans Misati James, the liaison committee’s national chairperson, politicians were blatantly disregarding the law because the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was handicapped and lacked the quorum to enforce key provisions of the electoral framework.

“We at the PPLC remind all politicians that with leadership comes responsibility. It is not just the job of the IEBC to enforce electoral laws; it is also the duty of every political actor to respect and uphold them. Politicians must lead by example, not provoke tension or incite unrest. Continuing on this path of impunity and incitement only weakens the very institutions we rely on to maintain order and democracy,” the committee rued.

Further, the committee warns that politicians found engaging in criminal behavior, including sponsoring violence or hiring goons, risk being sanctioned and may not be cleared to contest for elective positions in the 2027 General Elections.

The committee notes that the “inconsideration, arrogance, and corruption” that now characterize Kenya’s political environment are among the very reasons why many young people—Kenya’s Generation Z—feel betrayed and disillusioned by the political class.

“They see leaders who mock the law, hoard resources, and care little for public suffering. As a result, the youth have taken to the streets to demand a better, more accountable government. Their calls for change are legitimate and arise from long-standing frustration with governance failures.”

The committee adds: “We are equally concerned by the violent turn these otherwise peaceful protests have taken, especially when state actors—the police—and even goons reportedly sponsored by public officers, are used to disrupt, injure, or intimidate citizens. This is not only unacceptable; it is unlawful. We take this opportunity to remind all state security agencies, especially the National Police Service, of their obligations under the law. Article 37 of the Constitution guarantees the right of every Kenyan to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions to public authorities—peacefully and unarmed.”

And as the country approaches 25th June 2025, a day a section of Kenyans say they will mark countrywide protests, the liaison committee is imploring all citizens, political leaders, security officers, and public institutions to uphold peace, dignity, and constitutionalism.

Finally, the committee is urging the government to listen to the voice of the people. “These are not just protests; they are a national outcry. They must not be met with arrogance or indifference but with understanding, reform, and humility.”