Court lifts orders barring IEBC from clearing Mike Sonko, Karungo wa Thang’wa
A three-judge bench has lifted orders blocking Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from clearing former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko and Kiambu senatorial aspirant Karungo wa Thang’wa. The bench led by Justice David Majanja ruled that the issue of eligibility is the core subject for determination in the consolidated petitions and the parties ought […]
Sonko’s lawsuit against IEBC moved to Mombasa
A case filed by former Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko challenging the decision by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to bar him from vying has been transferred to the Mombasa High court. Justice Jairus Ngaah ruled that to the extent that Sonko seeks to vie in the County of Mombasa, the suit filed at Nairobi […]
Sonko threatens Chebukati with ICC after disqualification from governor race
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is a bitter man after being locked out of the Mombasa gubernatorial contest set for August 9. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Saturday, June 4, 2022, declared Sonko unfit to hold public office following his impeachment in 2020. In a quick rejoinder, Sonko, speaking in Nakuru, the […]
‘Not Kenya Kwanza’ – Ruto to run for president as UDA candidate, IEBC confirms
Deputy President William Ruto will vie for presidency under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket and not under the Kenya Kwanza outfit, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed. The DP is among the 14 presidential aspirants who have submitted their bids to IEBC to contest for the top seat under their […]
IEBC suspends new voter registration exercise
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it shall suspend new registration and change in registration of voters for a period of 10 months. In a gazette notice, the commission says the suspension will be effective from Wednesday, May 4, 2022, to March 13, 2021. It will affect voters in the country and […]
IEBC announces elections’ jobs & how to apply
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) on Friday, April 22 announced new temporal job vacancies ahead of the August 9 polls. The commission is inviting Kenyans to send their applications with the deadline set for Thursday, May 5, 2022. Interested and qualified applicants will send their applications via the commission’s job portal: https://jobs.iebc.or.ke. The commission has […]
High Court stops IEBC from questioning Sabina Chege over her vote-rigging remarks
It’s a relief to Murang’a Women Representative Sabina Chege after the High Court stopped the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission from hearing her case over the vote-rigging claims remarks she made at a political rally. Justice Anthony Mrima quashed the summons issued to her by IEBC saying that the electoral body does not have powers […]