Several law firms that represented the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in court claim the commission owes them Sh4.2 billion since 2013. Parliament's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee stated IEBC must negotiate payment terms with the firms. IEBC reports its debts have dropped from Sh5.6 billion to Sh4.9 billion following an audit.
Law firms that represented the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in court state they are owed Sh4.2 billion by the commission since 2013. Parliament's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee said IEBC must reach agreements on how to pay the amount. “We will have to hold discussions on the payment of those debts,” said George Murugara during a meeting on supplementary budget. IEBC told MPs it has reviewed its debts, reducing them from Sh5.6 billion to Sh4.9 billion, with lawyers' fees at Sh402 million. Acting CEO Moses Sunkuli said as of January 19, 2026, debts stood at Sh4,987,566,493, comprising Sh4,273,019 for lawyers and Sh713,713,473 for other services. Prior to the audit, debt was Sh5.6 billion, cut by Sh402,500,727. “The commission has audited its debts mainly for lawyers' services and others from past elections,” Sunkuli explained. Kibwezi East MP Mutuse suggested firms wait until the 2026/27 budget. Debt rose to Sh5.6 billion in financial years 2022/23 and 2024/25, non-election periods. Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo questioned lawyers' fees rising to Sh3 billion without elections. IEBC warned that delayed payments could disrupt 2027 election preparations.