IEBC chair Stories

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.

Anne Amadi defends her readiness for high-pressure IEBC chairperson role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Amadi stressed that leadership at the IEBC requires a balance of firmness and teamwork to ensure the institution functions smoothly.

Magistrate Lorot defends his record as he expresses readiness to be IEBC chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The IEBC selection panel, chaired by Dr Nelson Makanda, is currently interviewing 11 shortlisted candidates for the chairperson’s position.

IEBC selection panel begins interviews to pick new chairperson, 6 commissioners
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

A petition filed by the lobby group Operation Linda Jamii seeks to bar Nyachae and Mdivo from the selection process, arguing that they currently hold...

Candidates shortlisted for IEBC chairperson to face interview panel from March 24
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The deadline for memoranda submissions concerning the chairperson’s position is March 19, 2025, by 5 pm (EAT), while those for member positions must b...

My father knew his life was in danger before announcing 2022 poll results, Chebukati's daughter says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Nekesa disclosed that her father had received intelligence warning him that someone had ordered his assassination to stop him from announcing the resu...

Wafula Chebukati’s last words: Son paints a picture of fearless yet loving father
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

He said the image of his father in a Spanish bullfighting hat embodied the strong-willed and fearless Chebukati the public knew.

Government says no political activities will be allowed at Chebukati’s burial in Kiminini
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Chebukati’s widow, Mary, along with their sons and other relatives, thanked the government for its support in the funeral and burial arrangements.

Chebukati battled brain cancer, underwent 2 surgeries before fatal cardiac arrest, family reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Nyongesa dismissed rumours that had circulated on social media alleging that Chebukati had been clinically dead before his passing.

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.

Next steps after President Ruto's signing of IEBC Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 09, 2024

Details of what follows the signing of the bill that established a roadmap for kick-starting the process of the recruitment of their successors at the...

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