President Ruto Appoints New Members To IEBC Selection Panel

President William Ruto has finally appointed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission selection panel.

The selection panel is expected to oversee the process of selecting IEBC Commissioners.

The appointment was made via a Special Gazette Notice published on Monday.

This comes after nearly a 3-year delay that caused political upheaval. 

Ruto appoints 9 members to IEBC selection panel. Photo: Courtesy.

However, the appointment process was delayed by numerous court cases and political disputes.

In a gazette notice, the President appointed Kiome Lindah Gakii, Communication professional Oloo Adams, James Evans Misati, Nicodemus Kipchirchir Bore, Ambassador Koki Muli Grignon Carolene Kituku Tanui Andrew Kipkoech, Nelson Makanda and Fatuma Saman to be members of the panel.

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The nine appointees are set to be sworn into office at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi on Monday at 9:00 am.

The appointment comes just two days after the High Court in Kiambu dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of the IEBC Commissioners Selection Panel.