IEBC Stories

Suspects arrested over Kilifi IEBC manager murder linked to various criminal activities
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2025

Aisha Abubakar was killed in her Utange home last week when two armed men broke into her house.

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.

High court reinstates IEBC's ICT officer sacked over election malpractices
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 08, 2025

The court ordered Adan’s reinstatement to his previous position and directed the IEBC to pay all withheld salaries and reimburse his legal expenses.

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.

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...

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.

IEBC Amendment Act nullified over flawed public participation process
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 13, 2024

Busia Senator Okiya Omtata had petitioned the High Court to declare the amendments unconstitutional because they were made without the involvement of...

UDA calls for withdrawal of Azimio court case blocking IEBC reconstitution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka rejected allegations from the government that his litigation case was causing the delay.

Government committed to reconstituting IEBC -Gov't spokesperson
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Justice Lenaola recently criticised the executive and legislature for prioritising politically expedient bills while neglecting critical reforms, incl...

State to blame for delays in reconstituting IEBC - Kalonzo
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

He alleged that state proxies are behind a court case intended to obstruct the formation of the IEBC selection panel.

Accountability, unity take centre stage as Ruto, Uhuru hold talks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2024

“In a democracy, even good ideas that lack transparency breed suspicion and mistrust. Continuous engagement is essential for an all-inclusive democrat...

Stop lashing out at Kenyans; they are your bosses, Gachagua tells government
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

He further asked leaders to respect the church leadership, maintaining that the voice of the church is the voice of God.

Kenyans back Justice Isaac Lenaola's call for quick reconstitution of IEBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Lenaola questioned how Parliament could focus on passing other laws while neglecting what he termed as a critical issue for the nation.

Ruto appoints Issack Hassan as IPOA chair in key leadership reshuffle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Ruto also named former Starehe MP and musician Charles Njagua Kanyi (commonly known as Jaguar), alongside Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, as members of the...

SUPKEM joins churches to criticise government's failure to address public concerns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Hassan said the increasing gap between political leaders and the people they represent has led to a loss of trust in government institutions.

Resist state propaganda and recall non-performing MPs, NCCK tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The NCCK also condemned the government's delay in reconstituting the IEBC, calling it an insult to Kenyans and a threat to democracy.

Kalonzo: Those delaying reconstitution of IEBC have self-centred interests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Musyoka pointed out that the National Dialogue Committee, a bipartisan initiative he co-led, had recommended that the process be expedited.

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