24/01/2026
I was honoured to lead Kenya’s delegation to New Delhi for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026, a truly enriching global forum that brought together 43 Heads of Electoral Management Bodies and 23 international missions.
The conference provided a vital platform for dialogue on strengthening democratic processes, learning from one another, and building resilient electoral systems. Through open exchange, we deepened our shared understanding of contemporary electoral challenges, best practices, innovation, and the co-creation of practical solutions.
I held a bilateral meeting with Election Commission of India Chief Elections Commissioner, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, during which we exchanged views on our shared vision, insights, and key areas of collaboration. Particular emphasis was placed on advancing electoral technology and structured knowledge-sharing between EMBs, identified as critical pillars for future cooperation.
I also had the opportunity to lead discussions on two thematic priorities: technology-driven voter registration and the Model Code of Conduct as implemented by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC), both of which generated valuable comparative insights.
These engagements reaffirm the importance of global partnerships in safeguarding democratic ideals and continuously improving electoral integrity.