President Ruto has officially received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Dr. Nelson Makanda, the IEBC Selection Panel Chairperson, presented the report to the Head of State at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday after a comprehensive vetting process.
President Ruto commended the Panel for their diligent and commendable job.
”This morning, I received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from the IEBC Selection Panel, State House Nairobi.I commend the panel, chaired by Dr Nelson Makanda, for their diligent and commendable work.” He said.
The Head of State further noted He will nominate the Commissioners and send their names to parliament for vetting and approval.
”In accordance with the provisions of the IEBC Act, I will nominate and transmit the names to the National Assembly in full fidelity to the constitutional principles that guide our system of governance.” He noted.
The IEBC Selection Panel concluded the interviews for the chairperson position on March 26, having assessed 11 candidates including former Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi and ex-CIC Chairperson Charles Nyachae.
Other candidates included Saul Simiyu Wasilwa, Abdulqadir Lorot Ramadhan, Joy Mdivo, Edward Katama Ngeywa, Erastus Edung Ethekon, Francis Kakai Kissinger, Jacob Ngwele Muvengei, Lilian Wanjiku Manegene, and Robert Akumu Asembo.
