Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Stories

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.

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.

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.

IEBC stares at constitutional crisis as boundaries review deadline overdue
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

A High Court ruling has suspended the transmission of the list of new commissioners nominated by the IEBC Selection Panel to President William Ruto fo...

High Court halts IEBC reconstitution amid legal disputes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2024

Magistrate Dorah Chepkwony's order effectively puts the appointment process on hold until the case is resolved.

Azimio picks Dr. Koki Muli as representative in IEBC selection panel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

Dr. Koki Muli's nomination was necessitated by a court directive which ordered Azimio to select a new candidate by 3 pm on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

MPs seek extension for IEBC boundary review period amid delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2024

The electoral commission has not had commissioners since January, and recruitment for new members has been delayed.

MP proposes transition to fully electronic voting, phasing out manual system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2024

To address concerns about the high cost, Ruku proposes implementing the system in phases to ease the financial burden.

Assess the state of the country, we are at crossroads - Kalonzo’s plea to Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2024

"Mr. President, I want to urge that we look at our country afresh. There is no way you can wish the Gen Z revolution away. They are carrying the Kenya...

Lamu County’s diverse leadership proves voters are discerning and non-party-aligned
John Mbati  |  Jun 04, 2024

Judging by the diversity of Lamu's political leadership, both in terms of ethnicity and political affiliations, Lamu voters appear to be one of the mo...

IEBC commissioners to have ICT, accounting skills if proposal is approved
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 23, 2024

The committee's report states that the additional qualifications aim to enhance election management.

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