The Commission, led by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, today attended a meeting of the local Project Appraisal Committee (LPAC) of the UNDP-led Elections Project document to finalise plans for the Elections Basket Fund project ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the meeting, Ethekon thanked the development partners, security agencies, gender, youth and women groups present for their support and noted that an election is not a one-day event but a journey where agencies walk together to help achieve an inclusive, transparent, credible, free and fair election.
"This collaboration is important for us to build trust and legitimacy of the electoral processes. It is the framework to support elections and a vehicle to mobilise resources for both technical and financial support in the build-up to the 2027 General Election," said Ethekon.
The Elections Project document defines the scope, outcomes, outputs and activities required to be implemented prior to the 2027 General Election. If approved and implemented, it will enhance stakeholder engagement and strengthen efforts towards delivering a transparent and credible election.
"Election is a journey and I call upon everyone present here today to act responsibly, be accountable for the resources available and work together to achieve tangible results. This document will be taken to the Attorney General and National Treasury for approval before we sign and implement it. I will follow up on the remaining processes to ensure that it is cleared and approved," said Ethekon.
Commissioner Ann Nderitu, CBS, said the Elections Project document is anchored on five priorities arising from the 2025 Needs Assessment Mission, including: participation of youth, women and people living with disabilities; strengthening stakeholder engagement and communication; capacity building and technical assistance; electoral security, preparation and early risk awareness coordination; and information integrity to counter misinformation, disinformation and online harm.
UNDP’s Resident Representative Jean-Luc Stalon reiterated their support in ensuring the Commission delivers on its constitutional mandate. UNDP has played a pivotal role over successive elections in supporting Kenya to deepen its democracy by contributing to institutional capacity and electoral integrity.
LPAC is a mandatory review mechanism where key national partners and concerned UN agencies formally evaluate the project's design, budget availability and technical alignment. The expected outcome is a formal endorsement of the project document before submission to the Office of the Attorney General and National Treasury for approval.
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