The National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, has announced that Parliament will prioritize the reconstitution of the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after recess.
While speaking in a church service at Chebukwa Catholic Church in Bungoma County on September 15, Wetangula emphasized that there is a need to reconstitute the IEBC to avoid further delays on boundary reviews or pending by-elections in wards and constituencies.
He also urged those filing petitions to court about IEBC reconstitution to reconsider their decision.
“One of our priorities after the resumption will be the reconstitution of the IEBC, a matter crucial for the country’s progress,” he stated.
Wetangula’s Plea
I urge those obstructing this process to reconsider their stance and allow the country to move forward,” Wetangula added.
Wetangula equally appealed to the Chief Justice to expedite the court cases related to the IEBC reconstitution.
His statement comes months after President William Ruto assented to the IEBC Bill which was to help in preparation for the appointment of the chairperson and commissioners of the electoral body ahead of Kenya’s 2027 election.
The reconstitution of the IEBC was also among the recommendations in the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report, chaired by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, which the President assented to on the same day he signed the IEBC Bill.
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IEBC Vacancy
The discourse on the reconstitution of IEBC commissioners began after several commissioners tendered their resignations following accusations by political leaders allied with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party, claiming they colluded with some opposition members to interfere with the general elections in favor of Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
Commissioner Irene Masit was ousted from office after being found guilty by a commission of inquiry panel led by Justice Agrey Muchelule.
Additionally, the term of office for some commissioners had come to an end, further contributing to the vacancies. This situation so the need to reconstitute the IEBC.
Besides, the IEBC reconstitution prioritization, Wetangula also said that the National Assembly will also touch on matters of education.
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“Parliament will also focus on consolidating public educational resources to potentially offer free education from Primary through University.
Such reforms will be instrumental in shaping Kenya’s future,” Wetangula highlighted.
Wetangula was accompanied by several Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) led by the leader of the majority in Bungoma County Assembly Juma Nyongesa among other leaders.
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