Andrew Kibe Warns Politicians Against Blocking Election Livestreaming Ahead of 2027 Polls

Andrew Kibe has warned Kenya’s political leaders against blocking citizens from livestreaming the 2027 General Election, arguing that the practice would promote transparency and help protect public confidence in the electoral process.

In remarks shared during his podcast, Kibe challenged members of Parliament and other leaders who might oppose citizens recording election-related activities, insisting that Kenyans should be allowed to document events as they unfold.

The outspoken commentator warned that restricting livestreaming could fuel public anger and deepen suspicions of electoral malpractice among voters demanding greater accountability.

“You guys telling us we cannot livestream the election, you are going to burn this country. Please understand what I’m telling you,” Kibe said.

His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about electoral transparency, the role of technology in elections and measures to strengthen public confidence in the voting process.

Kibe Warns MPs Against Blocking Livestreaming

Kibe directly addressed members of Parliament, cautioning them against making decisions that could prevent Kenyans from livestreaming election proceedings.

“You parliament people do not make that mistake of thinking you can stop something like this, it’s impossible,” he stated.

He argued that opposition to livestreaming could raise suspicions about the intentions of leaders resisting the practice.

“If you say we cannot livestream then you are crooks! Na hiyo hatuwezi itikia, we cannot allow,” Kibe declared.

The media personality maintained that livestreaming had become a common feature of modern communication and questioned why Kenyans should be prevented from using their mobile phones to document election activities.

Kibe Wants Kenyans to Livestream Polling Stations

Expounding on his position, Kibe pointed to the widespread use of livestreaming in news coverage and public communication, arguing that elections should also be subject to public scrutiny.

“Livestreaming is everywhere, what do you think the news is about? It’s about livestream,” he said.

He questioned why voters should not be allowed to livestream proceedings using their phones, maintaining that citizens should have the freedom to document public events.

“So you guys don’t want us to livestream with our phone? No! No! No!” he exclaimed.

Kibe also challenged political leaders to be open about their intentions, suggesting that attempts to block livestreaming could heighten fears of electoral manipulation.

“If you guys are planning to steal, mtuambie,” he added.

He concluded by insisting that Kenyans should be allowed to livestream public functions, including activities taking place at polling stations.

“We shall livestream everything as long as it’s a public function like election, we shall livestream including the polling stations,” he said.

Debate Over Election Transparency

Kibe’s comments add to the wider debate over how Kenya can improve transparency and strengthen public confidence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Supporters of livestreaming argue that recording election activities could help document irregularities, provide additional scrutiny and give the public greater visibility into the electoral process.

However, any such arrangement would need to comply with election laws and account for voter privacy, ballot secrecy, orderly voting and restrictions governing activities inside polling stations.

Livestreaming alone would not guarantee a free and fair election, but the debate highlights the need for clear rules, credible oversight and accessible information about the electoral process.