All eyes are on president WIlliam Ruto to appoint a new IEBC selection panel after The High Court cleared the list for submission.
In a ruling Justice Dola Chepkwony has dismissed claims of exclusivity, ruling there was no evidence of exclusion of persons with disabilities or failure to meet gender and regional balance requirements.
The judge has also rejected a petition challenging Azimio la Umoja’s nomination process, stating the coalition was not formally enjoined in the case.
This ruling allows the panel’s appointment to proceed, paving the way for the selection of new IEBC commissioners ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The country currently faces 11 pending by-elections, triggered by various reasons including the deaths of members of county assemblies (MCAs) and the elevation of former Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi and former nominated MP John Mbadi to Cabinet positions by President William Ruto.
It has been 19 months since Irene Masit, the last of the Wafula Chebukati-led IEBC commissioners, was removed from office over her alleged involvement in attempts to interfere with the 2022 presidential election.