IEBC Selection Panel Stories

LSK President Faith Odhiambo calls on Judiciary to resolve IEBC standoff
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 14, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the prolonged delay as a "ticking time bomb" that threatens the country's constitutional and democratic stabili...

Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

ODM decries impact of delays in appointing IEBC selection panel as wait for by-elections continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The delay has hindered the recruitment of the seven commissioners essential for facilitating elections across the country.

ODM reviews 41 appeals from grassroots elections, six to proceed to Appeals Committee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Sifuna further clarified that the remaining 35 appeals were dismissed for lack of substantial evidence to support the claims made.

Sifuna: ODM is focused on clinching power, has no deal with UDA on 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

While some ODM members have voiced their views on potential coalitions, Sifuna stressed that it is Odinga who will chart the course.

IEBC calls for swift justice after senior official killed in brutal robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

The IEBC described the incident as a heinous act and called on security agencies to expedite investigations and apprehend the perpetrators.

Salva Kirr calls for unity in South Sudan, urges opposition to return to Nairobi Tumaini Initiative peace talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 02, 2025

The peace process, which stalled due to political disagreements, will resume on January 7, 2025.

Bill seeks to simplify MCA election disputes with final appeals at high court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The move is part of efforts to address concerns over delays and confusion in the election dispute process.

Chad goes to polls as opposition urges boycott over fraud allegations
DW News  |  Dec 29, 2024

The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.

New Bill proposes independent post-poll reviews of electoral processes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The proposed legislation seeks to transfer the role from IEBC to an external firm, which would submit its findings to Parliament within 90 days of its...

Raila Odinga: Whether I win or lose in AUC chairperson election, I'll keep serving Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

Somali lawmakers condemn flight ban to Jubaland, term it unconstitutional
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 26, 2024

The lawmakers specifically warned the Federal Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and SCAA who are both responsible for civil aviation matters in...

Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
Reuters  |  Dec 26, 2024

Prior to Tuesday, civil society monitoring group Plataforma Decide said at least 130 people have been killed in clashes with police since the unrest s...

New Mogadishu Mayor plans to hold first civic elections next year
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

Mozambique's post-election unrest to hit economic growth, says IMF official
Reuters  |  Dec 19, 2024

Cyclone Chido, which made landfall in northern Mozambique over the weekend killing at least 34 people, has also dampened growth prospects.

Infotrak: Many Kenyans feel elections are rigged in favour of gov't-backed candidates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The findings highlight critical concerns about governance and democracy in Kenya, highlighting the need for urgent reforms to strengthen public trust...

41% of Kenyans can’t register to vote due to lack of ID cards- report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The findings come as the government urges Kenyans to collect their national identification cards, many of which remain idle at Huduma Centres.

Over half of Kenyans lack confidence in IEBC, Infotrak survey shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Regionally, the survey found Nairobi and Nyanza led in distrust toward the IEBC, with 59 per cent of respondents in each region expressing scepticism.

Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

In some countries, political parties voluntarily adopt rules and regulations to promote gender equality and women’s participation.

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