NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28– A group of petitioners are now seeking to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with interviews to recruit new commissioners over the alleged exclusion off qualified youth.
The three petitioners—Moses Mwaga, Angela Mbuthia, and Dickson Morara Omoke—claim that the recruitment process, as outlined in the IEBC selection procedure, blatantly violates the Constitution and other legal provisions.
They are urging the court to issue conservatory orders halting the interviews until the case is heard and determined.
“It is likely to cost the taxpayer money if permitted to continue without the necessary intervention, particularly as the selection criteria violate constitutional principles of inclusion, transparency, diversity, merit, and equity,” the suit filed on Friday read in part.
The petitioners further accuse the Selection Panel of openly discriminating against qualified youth who deserve to be shortlisted and interviewed for the positions.
“The second respondent continues to conduct interviews and may recommend names for nomination or appointment to the office of an IEBC member,” the petitioners argued.
The interviews for the IEBC Chairperson and Commissioners began on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Source: capitalfm
