NAIROBI, Kenya- The Democratic Party has called for the immediate suspension and review of a ballot printing contract involving Lykos Printing Company, raising concerns over transparency and accountability in sensitive national procurement processes ahead of future elections.
In a statement issued by party leader Justin Muturi, the party expressed alarm over what it described as growing public anxiety surrounding the integrity of procurement systems linked to elections and national examinations.
The party particularly questioned the continued engagement of Lykos Printing Company in ballot printing arrangements, arguing that Kenya cannot afford any doubts regarding the credibility and security of electoral materials.
“Kenya cannot afford any doubt, however small, on the integrity of its electoral materials or the institutions responsible for their production. The credibility of elections is non-negotiable and must be protected at all costs,” the statement read.
The Democratic Party demanded that authorities immediately suspend and terminate the contract pending a full and independent audit of the procurement process, contractual agreements and security safeguards surrounding the printing of ballot papers.
The statement comes amid heightened scrutiny over procurement systems in Kenya following recent controversies linked to national examinations and concerns about the handling of sensitive public processes.
The party argued that lessons from recent examination-related scandals should inform reforms in other critical state functions to prevent what it termed as “systemic failures.”
Muturi’s party further called for comprehensive reforms in procurement procedures involving sensitive national assignments, saying greater transparency, competitiveness and public oversight are necessary to restore confidence in state institutions.
Beyond procurement concerns, the party also raised alarm over the country’s broader political and economic environment, warning against divisive political rhetoric and policy decisions that could worsen the economic burden on ordinary Kenyans.
The statement adds to growing political debate around electoral preparedness and institutional trust as Kenya gradually shifts focus towards the 2027 General Election.
