Up to 339 Kenyans have applied for the nine vacant positions, including the Chairperson and seven Commissioners Of the Independent Electoral of Boundaries Commission.
This, as the IEBC selection panel has committed to a fully fledged IEBC commission by April 25th 2025.
The panel’s Chairperson, Nelson Makanda has assured that the ongoing recruitment process will be completed by the set deadline, aiming to restore a fully functioning electoral body in time for upcoming elections.
Kenya has faced a significant constitutional challenge since 2023 when the electoral commission fell short of its legal threshold due to political and legal disputes.
In 2024, petitioner Boniface Njogu moved to court, arguing that the panel was not properly constituted as persons living with disabilities were not represented.
The absence of a fully functional IEBC has raised concerns about the country’s readiness for future electoral processes, with the public expressing growing impatience over the delays.