Caption for the landscape image: MPs: Why we approved Ruto's IEBC nominees Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) nominees (from left) Erastus Edung Ethekon, Fahima Araphat Abdallah and Prof Francis Odhiambo Aduol. Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group By Samwel Owino Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related The National Assembly has approved the appointment of the seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), dismissing memoranda that were raised against them. The seven now have to overcome the court hurdle in order to assume office as the next electoral commissioners. PREMIUM MPs given nod to vet Ruto IEBC nominees but swearing in blocked There are also questions regarding the eligibility of some of the nominees. PREMIUM Court to IEBC's Marjan: Clear Meru DG nominee or else... If Linda Kiome is not cleared, she will be deemed approved automatically. PREMIUM Court blocks MPs’ vetting of Ruto’s IEBC nominees High Court halts planned vetting following an application by two citizens. PREMIUM Ruto nominates Erastus Edung Ethekon as IEBC chairperson Mr Ethekon will, if approved by National Assembly, replace the late Wafula Chebukati. PREMIUM MPs ask court to lift orders stopping vetting of Ruto’s IEBC nominees The lawyer says the court lacks authority to interfere in active parliamentary processes. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM MPs given nod to vet Ruto IEBC nominees but swearing in blocked There are also questions regarding the eligibility of some of the nominees.
PREMIUM Court to IEBC's Marjan: Clear Meru DG nominee or else... If Linda Kiome is not cleared, she will be deemed approved automatically.
PREMIUM Court blocks MPs’ vetting of Ruto’s IEBC nominees High Court halts planned vetting following an application by two citizens.
PREMIUM Ruto nominates Erastus Edung Ethekon as IEBC chairperson Mr Ethekon will, if approved by National Assembly, replace the late Wafula Chebukati.
PREMIUM MPs ask court to lift orders stopping vetting of Ruto’s IEBC nominees The lawyer says the court lacks authority to interfere in active parliamentary processes.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
