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36 shortlisted for positions of IEBC commissioner

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners' selection panel hold their first meeting on October 21, 2016 at Parliament buildings, Nairobi. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Devolution expert and lawyer Mutakha Kangu is among those picked from a list of more than 700 applicants.
  • The commission has asked the public to submit in writing any information of interest by November 29, with respect to the suitability of the shortlisted candidates.
  • Five of the applicants earlier shortlisted for the position of chairperson would be interviewed once for both positions.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission selection panel has shortlisted candidates to be interviewed for commissioner positions ahead of next year’s General Election.

Only eight of the 36 shortlisted hopefuls are women.