NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 5 – Former Chief Justice and presidential hopeful David Maraga has raised concerns over the electoral process, warning that public trust in elections must be protected at all times not just on voting day.Maraga called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to avoid actions or remarks that could weaken confidence in its ability to deliver credible elections.“Elections are a process whose trust and integrity must be exercised at all times, not just on Election Day,” Maraga said in a post on X.His remarks come amid increasing scrutiny of the electoral body as the country gears up for the 2027 polls. Maraga warned that even small missteps by the commission could erode public confidence in the entire system.“I call on IEBC to desist from any statements or actions that undermine citizen confidence in their ability to conduct free, fair and credible elections in accordance with the law and the Constitution,” he stated.Maraga revealed that during a meeting with IEBC officials on March 23, he pushed for strict adherence to electoral integrity, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.“When I met with the Commission, I emphasized the need for uncompromising ballot integrity and the faithful upholding of their Oath of Office,” he said.He is now demanding an urgent stakeholders’ meeting to address key issues affecting the electoral process key among them the audit and inspection of the voter register, election technology systems, diaspora voter registration and legal and policy reforms.“It is now urgent to convene a stakeholders meeting to address these critical electoral matters,” Maraga added.