President Ruto Breaks Silence on Claims Livestreaming of Election Results Has Been Banned

President William Ruto has defended proposed changes to the Elections Act, dismissing claims that the government intends to ban the livestreaming of election results ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a church service at AIC Kasina Church in Mwingi town, Kitui County, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Ruto accused opposition leaders of spreading propaganda about the proposed amendments, insisting that Kenyans would still have the right to access election results.

The Head of State maintained that the Elections Amendment Bill 2024 does not prohibit the livestreaming of election results, arguing that some political leaders were misleading the public, particularly young people, over the proposed legal changes.

“I have seen propagandists try to create propaganda around election laws that livestreaming has been banned. Nonsense,” Ruto said.

He insisted that the government was committed to ensuring that election results were made available to Kenyans as quickly as possible, describing access to electoral information as an important right.

“Results are a right of Kenyans. The sooner Kenyans get to know the results of our elections, the better for our country,” the President stated.

Ruto’s remarks come amid growing political debate over proposed changes to electoral laws and their potential implications for transparency, accountability and the management of future elections.

The issue of transmitting and announcing election results has remained a major point of discussion in Kenya, particularly following previous electoral contests in which political parties raised concerns about the transparency of the counting and transmission processes.

Opposition leaders have questioned aspects of the proposed amendments, with concerns emerging over whether changes to the law could affect how Kenyans access information during elections.

However, Ruto dismissed claims that livestreaming would be outlawed, maintaining that the proposed legislation should not be misrepresented for political purposes.

The President also appeared to frame the debate as an attempt by his political opponents to influence public opinion by creating fears about the country’s electoral process.

His comments are likely to intensify the political discussion surrounding preparations for the 2027 General Election, as political leaders continue to position themselves on questions of electoral credibility and public trust.

With the next election approaching, the interpretation and implementation of electoral laws are expected to remain central to discussions involving the government, opposition parties, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and other stakeholders.

Ruto’s latest assurance seeks to reassure Kenyans that access to election results will remain protected, even as debate over the proposed amendments continues.

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