Activist Urges IEBC to Bolster Cybersecurity Ahead of Elections
Activist Laban Omusundi has submitted a petition to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), urging the body to bolster its cybersecurity measures and transparency ahead of upcoming presidential elections. The petition highlights the risks of digital interference and the need for independent oversight of the electoral college process.
Omusundi has called upon the IEBC to acknowledge the threats posed by spyware and AI-driven interference, and to outline a comprehensive threat model for all electoral assets within 60 days. He also requests regular public updates following significant incidents, detailing the security measures taken to protect electoral votes.
The activist has challenged the IEBC to ensure the transparency and verifiability of election results by publishing system architecture and data-flow summaries. He argues that credible fears of digital interference could erode public trust, weaken governance, and threaten national stability. To mitigate these risks, Omusundi urges the commission to adopt independent, internationally verifiable technical oversight, including real-time monitoring and post-event audits of the electoral map.
Omusundi draws the IEBC's attention to existing technology threats reported in September 2025 by independent forensics. He also petitions the commission to disclose the status of its system's security, as the Commission has not yet published a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for elections within the past 60 days, which could impact the electoral college votes by state.
Omusundi's petition emphasizes the importance of free, fair, transparent, and verifiable election results. By adopting robust cybersecurity measures and independent oversight, the IEBC can help safeguard the integrity of the presidential election process and maintain public trust in the electoral college system.
