Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina is requesting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to reconsider the directive ordering public officers to resign from their respective roles by February 9, 2027.
According to the Narok Senator, requiring public officers to leave office prematurely unfairly punishes individuals who may eventually lose elections despite having constitutional political rights.
“Public officers seeking elective office should not be required to resign prematurely. While the Constitution guarantees political rights, it also requires public officers to uphold neutrality, integrity, and public confidence in office,” Ledama stated.
He stated that a more balanced approach would allow public officers to remain in their positions until they are successfully elected, after which they can formally resign from public service.
“A fair approach is to allow them to remain in service until they are duly elected and then resign upon successful election, rather than forcing an early exit that may unnecessarily penalise those who are not elected,” he added.
This comes after the launch of the Election Operation Plan 2025–2027, when IEBC directed all public officers intending to vie for elective seats to resign by February 9, 2027, in line with existing electoral laws.
The commission further instructed political parties to conclude party primaries and resolve all internal disputes by May 9, 2027, as the commission moves to streamline preparations ahead of the next General Election.
