Wafula Chebukati, the former Chairman of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), passed away today, leaving behind a legacy that is as celebrated as it is contested. To some, he was a symbol of resilience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the democratic process. To others, he was a
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New IEBC team to be in place within 85 days as selection panel sets timelines
The IEBC Selection Panel has announced that the new electoral commission team will be ready within 85 days. This follows a lengthy closed-door meeting held on Friday, where the panel outlined its timelines and called on qualified Kenyans to submit their applications for the positions of IEBC Commissioners immediately. During its
Ruto appoints new IEBC selection panel amid calls for electoral reforms
President William Ruto has unveiled a new selection panel tasked with recruiting nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The newly appointed panel members include Prof. Adams Oloo, Dr. Nelson Makanda, Fatuma Saman, Amb. Koki Muli, Evans Misati, Nicodemus Bore Kipchirchir,
Kiambu High Court backs IEBC selection panel
In a landmark ruling, the Kiambu High Court has upheld the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, allowing its nominees to proceed to President William Ruto for appointment. Justice Dola Chepkwony rejected allegations that the panel lacked ethnic, gender, or regional balance, citing a lack of compelling evidence
Senior IEBC official Aisha Abubakar killed in home robbery
Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, a senior official with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), was tragically killed during a violent robbery at her home in Mombasa early Sunday morning. Her 18-year-old son, Khasim Hassan, sustained serious injuries in the attack. According to police reports, two masked intruders broke into Abubakar's residence
Raila Odinga proposes alternative Economic Pathways for Kenya
Azimio One Kenya Coalition leader today shared his vision for alternative economic pathways to address the profound challenges facing Kenya. Speaking at the "Transforming a Nation Conference" in Nairobi organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Odinga decried the profound challenges Kenya was going through and called on the Kenya Kwanza
President Ruto urges Raila to call off the Demos and says he has listened
President William Ruto has urged the Azimio One Kenya coalition to call off the weekly demonstrations and suggested that a bipartisan process should be initiated to look at some of the issues raised by the opposition. Speaking from Statehouse Nairobi, the President said he had listened to the opposition's
Raila Odinga holds talks US Senator Chris Coons
Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday 29th March held talks with Delaware Senator Chris who is heading a delegation from the US to Kenya. After the meeting Raila tweeted "Had a great meeting this evening with US Senator Chris Coons and his delegation to discuss developments in our country.
Kisumu Governor Nyong’o condemns killing of student
(Left) William Mayange (Right) His Mother Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has condemned the police for the killing of a Maseno University student during Monday’s anti-government demonstrations in the lakeside city. The third-year student William Mayange, was shot in the neck during the protests called by the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya
Raila Odinga’s demos disrupt business in Nairobi
Running battles with police, teargas, and water canons characterised what was supposed to be peaceful demonstration by Raila Odinga led Azimio coalition. The day long chaos in the city followed police determination to thwart Raila Odinga and his supporters from accessing the Nairobi Central Business district. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua