August poll was the most corrupt, so let's put the IEBC in order now

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati is whisked away by security officers after chaos erupted between Azimio and UDA leaders at the auditorium, Bomas of Kenya Aug 15, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Preventing reoccurring electoral nightmares requires work. As national and county administrations hit the mid-point for their 100-day promises, election observer groups have begun to release their 2022 election reports.

What lessons and insights do they offer for the 2027 General Election? Stress, past trauma, substance abuse or a bad medical condition drive most nightmares. Avoiding the disorder that comes with repeated nightmares requires intentional changes in our mindsets, diet and exercise or early professional attention. This prescription also applies to the common cycle of last-minute reconstituting of our electoral commission, under-investing in voter education, undermining leadership and integrity laws and the unfair use of public resources and offices by incumbents.