Maraga Leads Push to End Kenya's National Tallying Centre Before 2027 Election

As co-convenor of the People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, Maraga argued that IEBC chairs should declare results based on tallies from polling stations and constituencies, not retally at a national centre.

The coalition, including Justin Muturi and MPs Caroli Omondi and Caleb Amisi, demands changes to the Elections Act to align with Articles 86 and 138, while also calling for a voter register audit.

Critics like Robert Alai defend the centre under Article 138(3)(c) and existing laws, citing the Supreme Court's 2017 ruling, as a related court petition by Okiya Omtatah awaits judgment around September 18.