Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has expressed confidence in the ability of Gen Z Kenyans to hold the newly sworn-in Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) accountable, saying their vigilance will determine whether the commission delivers credible elections in 2027.

Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday morning, Kioni said he has faith in the generation of young Kenyans who are now actively monitoring public institutions and are not afraid to question authority.

“It is no longer the Bomas thing. It is a Gen Z who are watching you and monitoring you on an hour-to-hour basis, minute-to-minute basis, on their phones, they will deliver. If they do not deliver, they have themselves to blame,” he said.

While reflecting on the composition of the new IEBC, the SG did not express outright trust in the commission itself but said the pressure from vigilant citizens would keep it in check.

“I have faith in Gen Z, who put the system to turn the commissioners to test and hold them accountable,” Kioni said.

The former Ndaragwa MP added that the 2022 elections were flawed and questioned the results not only at the presidential level but also in parliamentary contests.

According to Kioni, the electoral outcome did not reflect the performance of the Azimio parties across the country.

“For the record, 2022 elections were rigged, not just at the presidency, but also many members of Parliament. If you look at the counties and the number of MCAs won by Azimio across the country vis-à-vis UDA, it tells you something went wrong,” he said.

The SG further criticised the process that led to the current IEBC team, noting that Jubilee lost its rightful slot in the selection panel due to betrayal by its own MPs who sided with the ruling party.

“Our members of Parliament, led by Sabina Chege, have betrayed us. They had sold their soul to William,” Kioni said.

He alleged Jubilee had to surrender its place in the panel to Wiper Party, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, who was better positioned to scrutinise the process as a presidential hopeful.

Kioni noted that despite these challenges, he believes the newly appointed commissioners, now fully in office, must serve the public interest without compromise.

In addition, Kioni reflected on past elections and accused Parliament of failing to act as a check on the executive, warning that any failure by the new IEBC to remain transparent and independent would face immediate scrutiny from the public, particularly young Kenyans who are digitally aware and actively engaged in governance matters.

His remarks came just days after IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and six new commissioners were sworn into office at the Supreme Court.

In his speech, Ethekon promised Kenyans that their voices would count and that the commission would conduct free, fair, and credible elections.