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Seven IEBC nominees to face vetting panel on Saturday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

A public notice issued Friday by National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge announced that the hearings will take place in the Mini Chamber at County Hall...

Wetang’ula warns Judiciary against interfering with Parliament’s mandate over IEBC vetting
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

Wetang’ula’s warning follows a High Court decision issuing conservatory orders suspending the gazettement and swearing-in of President William Ruto’s...

Court stops gazettement of President William Ruto's seven IEBC nominees
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that the case raised serious questions that the court can't wave off and needs to be interrogated.

IEBC faces Sh3.8 billion pending bills as it prepares for 2027 General Election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Of this amount, Sh2.65 billion is owed in legal fees, while Sh298 million covers election logistics

Tempers flare as MPs demand arrest of Gachagua over alleged incitement to violence
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

In a heated debate in Parliament on Tuesday, legislators rallied behind a motion moved by Suna East MP and Minority Whip Junet Mohamed, who warned tha...

National Assembly urges court to dismiss IEBC vetting petition as premature, disruptive
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The petition cited irregularities in the selection of the IEBC nominees, alleging that the process violated constitutional provisions and failed to en...

Court upholds ban on passport-only voter registration for Kenyans in diaspora
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 22, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi agreed with IEBC that Section 5(3) of the Elections Act first provides for evidence of eligibility for registration as a vot...

Court gives IEBC 7 days to appoint Meru returning officer or clear deputy governor nominee
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2025

In his judgment, Justice Githinji stated that the nomination met all constitutional and legal requirements, faulting the IEBC for unlawfully obstructi...

IEBC says 2027 polls will be illegal without boundary review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

IEBC lawyer George Murugu, responding to concerns raised by Supreme Court judge Njoki Ndung’u, stated that the effect of ignoring the delimitation exe...

Court blocks vetting of IEBC nominees over transparency concerns
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 19, 2025

In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi temporarily barred Parliament from proceeding with the vetting of the seven nominees, includ...

AG seeks to strike out IEBC petition, citing prematurity and violation of constitutional doctrines
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The court is expected to first rule on the Attorney General’s preliminary objection before considering the substance of the case.

Kindiki dismisses Gachagua’s 2027 violence warning as irresponsible, assures peaceful polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of po...

Senate erupts over IEBC vetting snub, renews power struggle with National Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

The Senate argues that the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is a matter of national interest and should involve b...

Two petitioners want court to halt vetting of Ruto’s IEBC nominees over alleged irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 16, 2025

The petitioners maintain that the integrity of the electoral process is at stake and that public confidence in the IEBC must be preserved.

Opposition leaders demand release of IEBC selection report, hansard records
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The leaders described the recruitment as flawed, opaque, and politically influenced.

SUPKEM backs Ruto’s IEBC nominees, urges fast vetting amid political tensions
Barack Oduor  |  May 12, 2025

Through its National Chairman Hassan Ole Naado and other top officials, SUPKEM said it supports and has confidence in the nominees.

Hope for Kenyans without representatives as IEBC reconstitution takes shape
Barack Oduor  |  May 12, 2025

Banisa, Magarini, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, and Kasipul constituencies are yet to get replacements for their Members of Parliament (MPs), while Ba...

Kenyans given until May 21 to submit views on IEBC nominees
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Despite the National Assembly currently being in recess, Wetang’ula invoked special provisions to allow urgent parliamentary business to proceed witho...

ELOG demands release of IEBC recruitment report, cites transparency concerns
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

According to ELOG, transparency in the recruitment of IEBC commissioners is vital to building public trust in electoral processes.

IEBC shake-up: National Assembly to vet chairperson, commissioners from May 27
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

Once approved, the new IEBC team will take over the commission’s leadership and play a central role in managing upcoming by-elections and preparing fo...

Ruto nominates Political Parties registrar Ann Nderitu to IEBC in key electoral shift
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2025

A seasoned public administrator from Nyandarua County, Njeri boasts 23 years of leadership and administrative experience.

Who is Erastus Edung Ethekon? President Ruto’s nominee for IEBC Chairperson
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

Ethekon,48, brings two decades of experience in law, development and public administration.

President Ruto nominates Erastus Ethekon as IEBC chairperson, six others as commissioners
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

This comes days after he received a report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the IEBC.

Kenyans back Anne Amadi for IEBC Chair but lack faith selection panel - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

Former East African Court judge Charles Nyachae came in second, with 23 per cent of the respondents naming him as their preferred choice.

IEBC receives Sh5.7 billion budget boost to prepare for 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The additional funds are expected to help the commission address critical election preparation needs, which include voter registration, electoral oper...

President Ruto receives final IEBC nominees report from selection panel
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

President Ruto is now expected to forward the names of the nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of extrajudicial killings and land grabbing, reject IEBC process
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

They alleged that organised land fraud has become a national crisis, perpetrated by syndicates protected by the police and a judiciary they believe is...

Kenyans in diaspora file case to have voting station expanded beyond diplomatic mission
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

In their petition, the diaspora group contends that Kenyans living in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Saud...

Political tension escalates as opposition raises concerns over transparency, fairness of IEBC selection process
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The panel now prepares to submit a list of shortlisted nominees to President William Ruto by May 11, 2025.

Why lobby groups, opposition have little or no faith in reconstitution of IEBC
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 25, 2025

The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...

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