IEBC reconstitution Stories
Ethekon,48, brings two decades of experience in law, development and public administration.
This comes days after he received a report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the IEBC.
Former East African Court judge Charles Nyachae came in second, with 23 per cent of the respondents naming him as their preferred choice.
President Ruto is now expected to forward the names of the nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.
The panel now prepares to submit a list of shortlisted nominees to President William Ruto by May 11, 2025.
The IEBC Selection Panel has been accused of bias and political favouritism, claiming the panel has "deliberately shortlisted individuals with clear p...
He insisted that educating the public on their rights and electoral duties must be a central part of IEBC's operations.
The issue of corruption has resurfaced following the IEBC's budget estimate of Sh61 billion for the 2027 elections.
The constitution mandates that the review process should be concluded at least 12 months before a general election.
The selection panel chair Nelson Makanda said for the next 85 days or less, they will ensure that they deliver on their mandate.
Additionally, the party said it plans to hold nationwide recruitment rallies to promote the issuance of national identity cards and encourage voter re...
LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the prolonged delay as a "ticking time bomb" that threatens the country's constitutional and democratic stabili...
Busia Senator Okiya Omtata had petitioned the High Court to declare the amendments unconstitutional because they were made without the involvement of...
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka rejected allegations from the government that his litigation case was causing the delay.
The NCCK also condemned the government's delay in reconstituting the IEBC, calling it an insult to Kenyans and a threat to democracy.
Musyoka pointed out that the National Dialogue Committee, a bipartisan initiative he co-led, had recommended that the process be expedited.
