I Do Not Have Access to IEBC Servers, ICT CS Joe Mucheru Says
ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has dismissed claims that he is involved in a plot to rig the August 9th general elections in favor of the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga.
Mucheru termed claims that he has access to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) servers as false, adding that the only thing his ministry provides to IEBC is internet connection and policies for regulations under the Communication Authority.
"I want to make it clear that we don't get involved in the running of elections because there is the body mandated for that work. People have been claiming that I have access to the servers and I can decide who will vote where and who will go where but this is not true," Mucheru said during a meeting with church leaders in Murang'a on Saturday,
"We shall only provide whatever they have asked for and leave the rest to them,” he added.
His sentiments were echoed by Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, who reiterated that the government is committed to ensuring that the elections are free and fair. He added that security agents are fully equipped and prepared to deal with anyone who will attempt to cause violence.
"We shall deal ruthlessly with anyone who will attempt to cause violence regardless of who they are," said Matiang’i.
Mucheru and Matiang’i have come under fire from Deputy President William Ruto’s camp over their decision to endorse Odinga’s presidential bid in the forthcoming elections.
Ruto’s UDA party had earlier written to the electoral commission demanding Mucheru’s resignation, claiming that he plans to use his position as the ICT minister to influence the results of the upcoming elections.
Comments (13)
Kenyans are really sick and tired of DP Ruto’s character assassination of various CSs and his lies against them. How does Ruto really stuck up as a presidential material? This guy Ruto is just a joke.
When was Kipserem appointed my spokesperson?Speak for yourself
Character assassination my foot. The CS’s are appointed and vetted to work for all Kenyans without favor. They are not supposed to campaign for any candidate. Yes they their construction right to vote for the candidates of their choice but not to go around campaigning. I urge the UDA government to revisit this issue and deal with CS’s who instead of doing their mandatory job took time to campaign.
Sometimes let’s be fair with ourselves. Even if we may not like the candidate, let’s call wrongs when see see it.
Oh yeah? Is Ruto not the VP? Who was he working for in the last 5 years?
Ruto might just know what he is talking about. He has been there and done that.
Ruto reminds of a Idi Amin, a dictator who destroyed Uganda because of his insecurities and poor leadership of Uganda.
Ruto will be worse than Amin or Hitler of Germany if elected president. Ruto is full of bitterness and vengeance and he will do severe damage to the reputation of kenya. Beware folks
Josh, Ruto has been a student leader, he never showed any dictatorial tendencies, he was a church union leader, never had any dictatorial tendencies, was an MP, never shown dictatorial behavior, was Minister, never was a dictator, has been a Deputy president for the last decade, and never was or shown to have any dictatorial tendencies. He would never be where he is if your allegations were to be true. Your dreams as registered here are really wild.
Nothing as in so far will stop him from being the president. Use your vote wisely.
Tell all that to your mother son. Better yet, go tell MP Alfred Keter your silly nonsense. Right now you are talking to the back of my hand. The side I use for slapping idiots across your mouth.
😜. Huh? “ slapping idiots across your mouth”. 😂😂😂😂
Just a thief.
I wonder if those that died in the flames in Kiambaa Church would agree. My observation is that he has some very Trumpish tendencies. That doesn't bode well for Kenya.
For what reason(s) is Ruto chasing his juniors while he himself has refused to resign from the DP position? Is Ruto really a sincere public servant who goes after the small people in the country for revenge?
It’s really quite unfortunate to see a whole DP behaving like a county DO or below.
Mr mucheru just a reminder mswando tried shit.Where is he.Be careful with this politicians mucheru they can b ruthless.Utafinywa n life their life will go on.If I were u mucheru n u know ur clean with such accusations I will step dwn