IEBC reconstitution Stories
A seasoned public administrator from Nyandarua County, Njeri boasts 23 years of leadership and administrative experience.
Ethekon,48, brings two decades of experience in law, development and public administration.
This comes days after he received a report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the IEBC.
Former East African Court judge Charles Nyachae came in second, with 23 per cent of the respondents naming him as their preferred choice.
President Ruto is now expected to forward the names of the nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.
Prof Kibwana believes that Kenya has the necessary resources to thrive, but insists that leadership driven by greed will only hold the country back.
The panel now prepares to submit a list of shortlisted nominees to President William Ruto by May 11, 2025.
The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...
Legislators painted a grim picture of Kenya’s prisons, citing “deplorable” conditions and mounting public distrust amid reports of scams being orchest...
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill, 2025, seeks to safeguard the legality of the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and the Senate Oversig...
He insisted that educating the public on their rights and electoral duties must be a central part of IEBC's operations.
During Kenya’s darkest political moments, particularly under the one-party regime of the 1980s and 1990s, Pheroze Nowrojee stood firm in defence of hu...
In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...
The issue of corruption has resurfaced following the IEBC's budget estimate of Sh61 billion for the 2027 elections.
Chepkonga explained that the proposed amendments aim to safeguard the funds' role in promoting public participation in identifying development project...
The amendments, which take effect on January 1, 2026, have sparked controversy, with critics accusing national officials of entrenching themselves in...
The petition, filed by 13 activists and the Kenya Bora Tuitakayo Citizens Association, accuses him of incompetence and gross misconduct.
The teachers claim that the proposed changes were introduced without sufficient consultation with the union's members.
The constitution mandates that the review process should be concluded at least 12 months before a general election.
The selection panel chair Nelson Makanda said for the next 85 days or less, they will ensure that they deliver on their mandate.
One of the most pressing concerns raised by the EACC is the inadequacy of the legal and institutional framework for implementing Chapter Six of the Co...
Additionally, the party said it plans to hold nationwide recruitment rallies to promote the issuance of national identity cards and encourage voter re...
The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the prolonged delay as a "ticking time bomb" that threatens the country's constitutional and democratic stabili...
As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.
The decision by the registrar also follows objections from union members on both procedural and substantive grounds.
Applicants must provide proof of Kenyan descent, a clean criminal record, and a genetic genealogy test conducted by Kenyan authorities.
The former Chief Justice stressed that 2025 should be a year of accountability, especially for those who caused suffering in 2024.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtata had petitioned the High Court to declare the amendments unconstitutional because they were made without the involvement of...
The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.
