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Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

IEBC needs transparency, clarity to regain public trust - Mohamed Dagane
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

He insisted that educating the public on their rights and electoral duties must be a central part of IEBC's operations.

IEBC Selection Panel on the spot for secretly adding six candidates
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The alterations, made just days before the scheduled interviews, have drawn widespread criticism and prompted questions regarding the integrity of the...

Somalia starts voter registration for first one-person-one-vote poll in over 50 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The electoral commission said it has completed all logistical preparations for the upcoming elections, including the provision of election materials a...

MPs slam IEBC for mishandling Sh4.39bn in legal fees, demand urgent reforms to prevent overspending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns over the lack of clarity regarding how law firms are appointed to represent the electoral body...

Katwa Kigen quits race for IEBC commissioner job, citing suitability concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

His withdrawal comes amid concerns raised from various quarters about the independence and fairness of the electoral body if a close associate of the...

Opposition raises polls impartiality concerns over IEBC nominees' connections to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Lawyer Kigen, who has served as Ruto’s personal advocate for years, Mdivo, who heads the UDA Electoral Disputes Resolution Committee, and Nyachae, a c...

Nakuru resident seeks to collect signatures to suspend Nakuru County Government
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

The move comes just 14 days after Kimori petitioned the Nakuru County Assembly to explain the governor’s whereabouts and separately addressed a letter...

IEBC nominee questions Ruto’s unchecked power in appointing commissioners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Wanjao said the often stormy relationships among commissioners could be attributed to personality clashes and recommended that the commission’s identi...

ODM defends its role in IEBC reconstitution amid accusations of interference
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The party rejected these claims, asserting that the process is being carried out in full accordance with the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) repor...

Race for IEBC seats heats up as candidates face vetting panel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

The vetting exercise comes at a crucial time as the country seeks to reform the electoral body ahead of future elections. The selection panel is expec...

IEBC commissioner interviews begin today after selection panel shortlists 105 candidates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The process, which started Thursday, will run until April 25, 2025, with candidates appearing before the panel according to a pre-arranged schedule.

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo says Kenyans need a more accessible, responsive commission
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 26, 2025

He said the IEBC commissioners and the chairperson should be fully involved in critical activities like voter registration and boundary reviews, as th...

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo faces tough queries over fraud claims, disciplinary cases as advocate
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 26, 2025

Panel Chair Nelson Makanda said they had received numerous complaints and supporting documents detailing allegations against Asembo.

Ngwele pledges to tackle voter apathy during interviews for IEBC chair
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ngwele stressed that this issue needs immediate attention, as it directly impacts the legitimacy and inclusiveness of the electoral process.

IEBC interviews: Ngwele defends his financial management record amid audit queries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

However, Ngwele assured the panel that if appointed IEBC chairperson, he would use his policy formulation and oversight skills to ensure proper financ...

Ngwele: I stood firm against political pressure and will extend the same at IEBC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ngwele stated that the experience reinforced his commitment to upholding the law, conflict resolution, and political management. He said his ability t...

New IEBC chairperson to take home Sh990,000 monthly salary
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 25, 2025

This salary package includes a basic salary of Sh594,000, a house allowance of Sh200,000, and a market adjustment allowance of Sh196,000.

Francis Kissinger: I was not fired by Judiciary, this is why I left
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Addressing past investigations linked to his tenure, he explained that scrutiny arose over a court project that was mistakenly believed to have been a...

Gender rule: IEBC Chair candidate Kissinger calls for inclusive and fair party primaries
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 25, 2025

Kissinger acknowledged that political parties play a crucial role in the election cycle as they are the commission's biggest stakeholders.

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