Focus on voter mobilization, Saboti MP Amisi tells Kenyans
According to him, a well-organized electorate holds the ultimate power to shape Kenya’s political future.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has urged Kenyans to direct their attention toward voter mobilisation as the country heads to the 2027 general elections.
In a post shared on his official X account on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Amisi played down the importance of the ongoing discussions around the appointment of the IEBC chairperson, stating that Kenyans should not be overly fixated on that process for now.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has downplayed the significance of who chairs the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in determining the outcome of elections.
He argued that the identity of the commission's head holds little weight compared to the power of a united and mobilized electorate.
Amisi made the remarks while calling on Kenyans to prioritize voter registration and mobilization efforts as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Citing the 2002 elections as an example, Amisi pointed to the role of Samuel Kivuitu, the then-chair of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK), who declared Mwai Kibaki president amid overwhelming support from the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC).
Despite President Daniel Moi backing a different candidate, the unity and resolve of voters behind NARC ultimately swayed the outcome.
According to Amisi, this demonstrates that a strong public consensus can override any perceived institutional bias.
Amisi further underscored the importance of rallying Kenyans to reach a 70% voter consensus, which he believes would provide a decisive and indisputable mandate in the 2027 general elections.
"When Kenyans are unanimous, the winner shall be announced in broad daylight by whomever is sitting inside the Bomas. Stop focusing on who should be chair, you will never have control. Instead, start mobilising Kenyans towards the 70% mark," Amisi posted.
He dismissed concerns over who will be appointed to head the electoral body, stating that even if controversial figures like Dennis Itumbi or Farouk Kibet were to take the role, a unified electorate would still prevail.
Reflecting on the 2002 election, Amisi noted that despite being led by what he described as the "worst" electoral commission in Kenya’s democratic history, the ECK had no choice but to declare Mwai Kibaki the winner due to overwhelming public support.