IEBC Selection Panel Stories

Lawyer wants Prof Adams Oloo barred from IEBC selection panel over conflict of interest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

Lawyer Apollo Mboya, who lodged the petition, argues that the appointment is unlawful as Oloo also serves as an advisor to the president.

Petition seeks to bar panel from recruiting IEBC chairman, commissioners
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 05, 2025

The activists argue that the panel's composition and operations raise serious concerns, particularly that political parties have dominated and are lea...

Supreme Court to determine fate of 27 constituencies ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

At least 27 constituencies that do not meet the new threshold of 164,000 people risk being scrapped before the 2027 elections.

IEBC admits boundary review unlikely before 2027 polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The constitution mandates that the review process should be concluded at least 12 months before a general election.

Search for next IEBC chairperson, commissioners kicks off
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The selection panel chair Nelson Makanda said for the next 85 days or less, they will ensure that they deliver on their mandate.

Uchaguzi Platform calls for fairness in IEBC commissioner appointments
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 31, 2025

They urged the selection panel to expedite the recruitment process to ensure it is completed within the set deadlines.

Dr. Nelson Makanda picked as chairperson for IEBC Selection Panel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The panel is tasked with selecting the next team of seven IEBC commissioners within 85 days.

Delays in hiring new IEBC commissioners put creation of new constituencies in doubt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

Wetang'ula urged MPs to rally behind the IEBC once the new commissioners are in place, as their role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the e...

IEBC selection panel faces impartiality scrutiny over closeness to Ruto, Raila
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 27, 2025

Prof Oloo was in the team that brokered a truce between President Ruto and the ODM leader, leading to opposition politicians joining the Kenya Kwanza...

IEBC selection panel urged to prioritise public interest, resist undue influence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The CJ highlighted the importance of their role in strengthening Kenya’s democracy and safeguarding the credibility of future elections.

Ruto appoints fresh faces to IEBC selection panel, replacing earlier picks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The new panel will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of nominees for the positions of chairperson and commissioners of the IEBC.

Wiper Party threatens nationwide demonstrations over IEBC reconstitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

Additionally, the party said it plans to hold nationwide recruitment rallies to promote the issuance of national identity cards and encourage voter re...

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.

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