How Artificial Intelligence could shape 2027 polls

Ballot boxes at a polling station during the past election. [File, Standard]

As Kenya approaches its pivotal 2027 General Election, Artificial Intelligence is poised to play a transformative role in the democratic process for better or worse.

While AI holds potential to enhance electoral transparency, improve voter engagement and streamline operations at IEBC, it also presents threats, including rapid spread of deep fakes and automated influence campaigns that could fundamentally undermine trust and electoral legitimacy.