IEBC Selection Panel Stories

IEBC needs transparency, clarity to regain public trust - Mohamed Dagane
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

He insisted that educating the public on their rights and electoral duties must be a central part of IEBC's operations.

IEBC Selection Panel on the spot for secretly adding six candidates
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The alterations, made just days before the scheduled interviews, have drawn widespread criticism and prompted questions regarding the integrity of the...

Opposition raises polls impartiality concerns over IEBC nominees' connections to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Lawyer Kigen, who has served as Ruto’s personal advocate for years, Mdivo, who heads the UDA Electoral Disputes Resolution Committee, and Nyachae, a c...

IEBC nominee questions Ruto’s unchecked power in appointing commissioners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Wanjao said the often stormy relationships among commissioners could be attributed to personality clashes and recommended that the commission’s identi...

IEBC commissioner interviews begin today after selection panel shortlists 105 candidates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The process, which started Thursday, will run until April 25, 2025, with candidates appearing before the panel according to a pre-arranged schedule.

IEBC chair hopeful Asembo says Kenyans need a more accessible, responsive commission
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 26, 2025

He said the IEBC commissioners and the chairperson should be fully involved in critical activities like voter registration and boundary reviews, as th...

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.

Nyachae: Pragmatic approach needed to foster greater trust in Kenya's electoral process
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 24, 2025

His comment reflected a growing call for reforms aimed at reducing political alienation and promoting a more inclusive political environment in the co...

Amadi’s IEBC plan: Fix electoral laws, cut costs, reduce polling stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

She stressed the need for continuous engagement between the IEBC, Parliament and other stakeholders to address legislative gaps.

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.

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...

Youth groups demand revocation of IEBC commissioners' shortlist citing bias, exclusion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

They termed the omission of young candidates as a clear violation of constitutional provisions that promote inclusivity, fair representation and equal...

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...

IEBC calls for immediate appointment of new commissioners
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 06, 2025

IEBC confirmed that Kenya's voter register is now 98% clean and accurate, following a thorough audit

IEBC chair position attracts more men, only six women apply
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

Makanda reassured the public that the panel is working within the set timelines and remains committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process.

Prof Oloo defends IEBC role, says he resigned from Ruto’s advisory team
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

He also noted that he resigned as Ruto’s advisor because he believes a credible IEBC is essential for the country’s future stability.

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.

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.

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