NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 – DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans may arm themselves to protect their votes in 2027 if they lose confidence in the country’s electoral security.

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The former Deputy President argued that the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election had fundamentally changed how many Kenyans view elections, saying people now believe voting alone is no longer enough.

According to Gachagua, voters have learned that they must also protect their ballots until the final results are announced.

“My message to the people of Kenya is that voting is not enough. You vote, and protect the vote. We now have a template to share with the rest of the country on how to protect the vote,” he said during an interview on KTN.

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He claimed the opposition successfully prevented alleged attempts to disrupt the Ol Kalou by-election and said the experience would serve as a model for future elections.

“The sheer will of the Kenyan voter… the resilience of the Kenyan voter and the courage to protect their democratic right is something we must celebrate for a very long time,” Gachagua added.

The DCP leader also accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of failing to protect voters during the Ol Kalou by-election.

Asked whether he believes the commission can conduct a credible General Election in 2027, Gachagua answered:

“No, they cannot. They cannot deliver a free and fair election. Kenyans will have to come in.”

He alleged that violence and voter suppression occurred during the by-election and claimed the commission failed to publicly condemn the incidents.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya