Trust in IEBC, presidency and Judiciary plunges, warns survey report
A new Afrobarometer survey indicates that public trust in key Kenyan institutions, including the electoral commission, the police, and the presidency, has reached record lows. The findings suggest a growing disconnect between citizens and the democratic process.
Why it matters
Declining institutional trust can lead to political instability and reduced civic engagement in democratic systems.
Opposition leaders and families of victioms of Gen Z demos during a March on June 25 in Nairobi New survey bears out perception of widening disconnect between citizens’ democratic aspirations and their confidence in those entrusted to deliver them.
The trust of Kenyans in key s tate institutions, including the electoral agency and police, has plunged to an unprecedented low, a new survey has indicated.
Findings by Afrobarometer and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation show that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is trusted by only 36 per cent of Kenyans. The report on the survey is dated July.
The electoral commission is not alone in apparently lacking the people’s confidence.
The National Police Service also commands the trust of only 36 per cent of Kenyans, the findings suggest.
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