Calls to reconstitute IEBC intensify
The push for a properly constituted electoral body is gaining momentum after an advocate of the High Court petitioned the courts and President William Ruto to expedite the reconstitution of the electoral body stalled by pending litigation.
Augustine Nyandoros, from Bobasi constituency, observed that putting in place the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will facilitate the delimitation of boundaries for smooth service delivery to the residents through fair funds allocations.
Nyandoro’s concern came amid similar sentiments expressed by among others the National Council of Churches (NCCK) and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Justice Isaac Lenaola has also criticised the government and the opposition for failure to appoint the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Speaking on Thursday at the Regional Conference on the use of AI, Digital and Social media in elections in Kenya, Lenaola said he does not understand how Members of Parliament can continue to pass laws on other subjects while ignoring the most important one.
He questioned how Kenya can continue to operate without Commissioners at the electoral body.
He noted that this is despite elections being just three years away.
