Sifuna faults IEBC over Mbadi replacement and poll date
Sifuna claimed the commission acted outside the law when handling the replacement of former MP John Mbadi and in setting the date for an upcoming parliamentary by-election
Sifuna claimed the commission acted outside the law when handling the replacement of former MP John Mbadi and in setting the date for an upcoming parliamentary by-election
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said preparations for the by-elections are already underway
The petitioners accuse the electoral agency of violating their constitutional rights and undermining public accountability by refusing to process recall petitions
Seven of the by-elections are for parliamentary seats, while the remaining 17 are for ward representatives in counties.
Ethekon maintained that the election process from voting to tallying follows a strict legal path that safeguards its integrity
The Commission has also clarified that it does not offer payment for services rendered by accredited voter educators, election observers, or media personnel
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the Commission supports this right in principle, but cannot act beyond what the law permits.
The Youth League called on the IEBC to revisit the nomination, saying the decision had violated the party’s structure and created confusion within ODM.
LSK noted that time is already running out and IEBC has just two years to prepare, warning that without a clear and detailed election management plan, the country could face major logistical and legal challenge...
He accused critics of spreading misinformation and propaganda, particularly claims that the government is fearful of the 2027 general election.
Mbadi is set to be replaced by Harold Kimuge Kipchumba in the National Assembly.
IEBC over the weekend revealed that their immediate priority is organizing 23 by-elections across the country, which include six constituencies, one Senate seat, and 16 Member of County Assembly (MCA) positions...