Faith Leaders, IEBC Push for Inclusive Dialogue Ahead of 2027 Elections


IEBC Commissioner Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana speaks during the National Stakeholders’ Convention on Democratic, Credible and Peaceful 2027 Elections at Ufungamano House, Nairobi.

By Fride Amiani 

Nairobi, Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Faith leaders and key stakeholders in Kenya’s democratic and electoral space have called for inclusive dialogue, accountability and practical measures to safeguard the country’s 2027 General Election.

The call was made during the National Stakeholders’ Convention on “Democratic, Credible and Peaceful 2027 Elections”, being held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi from September 2–3, 2026.

The two-day convention, convened under the Kenya Religious Leaders Forum, brings together the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) and National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK).

The meeting seeks to assess Kenya’s preparedness for the 2027 General Election, examine the readiness of constitutional bodies with electoral and security mandates, identify risks that could undermine peaceful elections and develop measures to address them.

Representing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson, Commissioner Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana outlined the Commission’s state of preparedness and reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible, transparent and peaceful election.

Mukhwana called on religious leaders and other stakeholders to play their respective roles in strengthening the electoral process and ensuring accountability.

He urged stakeholders to embrace dialogue as a means of maintaining peace and cohesion ahead of the elections.

“Charting the country’s peaceful path to 2027,” Mukhwana said, while calling on stakeholders to engage constructively and hold the Commission accountable.

The convention is also providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss democratic participation, electoral credibility and peaceful political engagement, as well as mechanisms for preventing disruptions before, during and after the electoral cycle.

SUPKEM is participating in the convention, with its delegation led by Secretary General Sheikh Abdullahi Salat, accompanied by Head of Religious Affairs Sheikh Yusuf Maki.

The Council’s participation underscores its commitment to peaceful democratic engagement, national cohesion, responsible civic participation and credible electoral processes.

SUPKEM has called for an electoral environment in which all Kenyans can exercise their constitutional rights peacefully and freely, while encouraging faith communities to contribute constructively to the protection of peace, justice and national unity.

The stakeholders are further seeking to formulate strategies, actions and commitments that will safeguard the integrity of democratic outcomes throughout the 2027 electoral cycle.

Participants have emphasised the importance of moving beyond dialogue to concrete action, with institutions and leaders expected to listen to citizens, address concerns raised and ensure that recommendations from national consultations translate into measurable outcomes.

The convention comes as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, placing renewed focus on dialogue, peaceful political engagement, accountability and respect for democratic institutions.

Through continued consultations involving religious organisations, government institutions, civil society, professionals, the private sector and other stakeholders, the participants hope to build consensus around Kenya’s social, economic and governance priorities.

The stakeholders have urged all actors to embrace peaceful engagement and responsible civic participation, saying sustained dialogue will be critical in promoting national cohesion and ensuring a democratic, credible and peaceful 2027 electoral process.


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