IEBC Reset: The Chairman's Chairman is attractive 300 Kenyans, Panel report

IEBC nomination panel chairman Nelson Makanda revealed that 339 Kenyans had applied for the position of chairman of the commission
Vice Chairman Lindah Kiome expressed his confidence and action reached and stated that if there were no delays, Kenya would have a new commission by May
The panel also said they were continuing to work with Adams Oloo whose appointment was challenged in court, saying that they had not yet received a ceasefire orders

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) continues to receive requests from Kenyans who want to join the commission.

IEBC Nomination Panel Chairman Nelson Makanda (right) and Deputy Chairman Lindah Kiome (right) during their first meeting. Photo: Kenya's Parliament.
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This is happening following the presidential nomination William Ruto of the nomination panel of nine members to oversee the recruitment activity.

Speaking from Naivasha on Tuesday, February 11, panel chairman Nelson Makanda announced that 339 applications for the chairman's position IEBC It had been submitted as the application for the application was approaching.

“The panel continued to seek requests from qualified and interested people. So far, until February 10, we have received 339 applications,” Makanda said.

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Vice Chairman Lindah Kiome expressed the confidence and schedule of the panel, noting that the process was on the stream.

“When we submit those names by April 25, it means that by May, we have a new commission in accordance with the law,” He said.

Despite development, the panel faces legal challenges. Advocate Apollo Mboya filed a petition in the Mountains Court seeking to block the appointment of Professor Adams Oloo on the nomination panel.

Oloo, who is currently serving as a strategic and communication advisor in the President's Office, is accused of failing to represent the Parliamentary Service Commission – one of the main stakeholders in the process – due to a conflict of interest.

Mboya argues that Oloo's appointment violates the principle of neutrality and the division of authority, thus raising concerns about the integrity of the selection process.

However, the panel said that it had not received any court orders to suspend its operations.

“I will let the court make a decision, but in our case there is no restraint, so we continue with our work with the delegate until it is directed to the court,” Said Kiome.