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IEBC Press Statement on the March 4th General Election

Posted on 03 March, 2013

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE MARCH 4TH GENERAL ELECTION

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wishes to inform the voters and the general public to note the following with regard to the March 4th 2013 General Elections:-

Opening and closing of the Polling Stations
 
Station will open at 6am and close at 5pm. However, if there are voters still on the queue at 5pm, voting time will be extended until such a time that all eligible voters have voted. If for whatever reason the opening of a station is delayed or voting interrupted, the Presiding Officer shall ensure the lost time is fully recovered by commensurately extending the voting period.
 
Voting Station
 
You will vote at the polling station where you registered as a voter. The name of the station is indicated in your acknowledgement slip issued during registration.
 
Identification Documents
 
You will require your ORIGINAL National ID or valid Passport i.e. whichever you used to register. Please note that Police Abstracts and photocopies are NOT acceptable documents.

Identification Procedure
 
To confirm that you are a genuine registered voter, the following will be required/undertaken:
  • Personal identification documents: National ID or Passport
  • Reading of your fingerprints using the Electronic Voter Identification Device (EVID)
  • Physical check for your name in the Principal Register of Voters
Things to Avoid During the Election Day:-
 
The following are key election offences that are punishable by law
  • Campaigns: Official campaign ended on Saturday 2nd March, 2013 at 6pm. Candidates and their supporters are warned its an election offence to campaign by directly soliciting for votes or by distributing or displaying campaign materials including branded vehicles, attires or give-aways thereafter.
  • Buying or selling personal identification documents. It is an offense to buy or offer to buy, sell or offer to sell a National ID or Passport for whatever reasons including denying the seller or buyer the right to vote in an election.
  • Stealing Identification Documents: It is a electoral offence to steal or illegally possess another person’s National ID, Passport or any other identification documents.
  • Possessing or Purporting to Possess election material without authority: It is an offence to possess or pretend to possess without lawful authority a Register of Voters, ballot papers or any other election material.
  • Destroying election material: Voters must refrain from destroying posters, ballot papers, ballot boxes, poll booths and any other material intended for use during elections.
  • Intimidating Voters: it is an offence to intimidate or attempt to intimidate voters to vote or not to vote for any candidate or party.
  • Disrupting the electoral process: Interrupting the normal flow of voting, counting or tallying of election results is an offence.
  • Attempting to vote more than once: It is an offence to vote or attempt to vote more than once.
Number of Ballot Papers Issued and Received
 
Every voter will be issued with six ballot papers for the following positions: President, Member of National Assembly, Senator, Governor, County Woman Representative to the National Assembly and the County Assembly Ward Representative.
 
Counting of Votes
 
Counting of ballot papers shall commence at the polling station immediately after the close of the voting period. The Presiding Officer, in the presence of the party and independent candidates’ agents, shall proceed to count and transmit results in the following manner:
  • Presidential
  • Member of the National Assembly
  • County Assembly Ward Representative
  • Senator
  • County Women Representative
  • Governor
The results will be transmitted using a mobile phone-based software and received as follows:


In order to promote transparency and public participation in elections, the IEBC will provide giant screens at the constituency and county tallying centers for the public to follow the inflow of results for various elective positions.
 
The public is encouraged to turnout in large numbers to vote and to maintain peace throughout the election period.

AHMED ISSACK HASSAN, EBS
CHAIRPERSON
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC)
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IEBC Notice on Campaign Period

Posted on 13 February, 2013

INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC) NOTICE ON CAMPAIGN PERIOD
 
In pursuance to the provisions of Article 88 (4) of the Constitution read together with section 4 (h) and (n) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 2011 (IEBC Act) the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is granted the mandate to inter alia conduct and supervise referenda, conduct continuous registration of citizens, facilitate the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections and such other functions as are provided for by the Constitution or any other written law.
 
Further, section 109(1) (dd) of the Elections Act, 2011 provides that the Commission shall provide for the conduct of campaigns during a referendum or an election.
 
In the upshot of the foregoing and in tandem with the provisions of section 2 of the Elections Act, 2011 which defines a campaign period to mean the period specified as such in the notice issued by the Commission in relation to an election, the Commission HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT;
 
1) The Electoral Code of Conduct took effect upon dissolution of Parliament;
 
2) The campaign period for purposes of 4th March,2013 General Election SHALL CEASE ON 2ND MARCH, 2013 BEING 24 HOURS before the Election Day which is 4th March, 2013;
 
3) The campaign time shall run from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm during the campaign period; and
 
4) Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 57 (1) and (2) of the Elections (General) Regulations, 2012 every Political party and every independent candidate at a presidential election shall submit to the Commission names of National Chief agent and forty Seven County Chief Agents on or before 18th February,2013 being fourteen days before election.
 
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT all political parties, candidates and persons must adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Code of Conduct failure to which they will be liable to prosecution for violation of the Electoral Code of Conduct.

Dated the 11thof February, 2013
 
AHMED ISSACK HASSAN, EBS
CHAIRPERSON
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC)
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Political Parties Disputes Resolution and Submission of Political Parties Nominees to IEBC

Posted on 20 January, 2013


INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC)

POLITICAL PARTIES DISPUTES RESOLUTION AND SUBMISSION OF POLITICAL PARTIES NOMINEES TO IEBC

Further to the General Elections Guidelines given in the Kenya Gazette Vol. CXIV- No. 132 of 28th December 2012, the Commission hereby gives direction on the matter.

Your attention is specifically drawn to Paragraph C of the said Notice that disputes relating to or arising from nomination shall be determined within seven days of the lodging of the dispute with the Commission.

The Commission hereby informs political parties and the public in general that all disputes arising from the party nominations must be lodged, heard and concluded through political parties disputes resolution mechanisms as provided in their respective party constitutions within a period of three days from 19th - 21st January 2013.

Any aggrieved contestant may lodge a complaint with the Commission on the 22nd January 2013 latest 5 p.m. by filling the prescribed form provided for in the Gazetted Elections Rules and Procedures.

Prior to lodging the complaint, the contestant/party must have exhausted all Political Party internal disputes resolution mechanisms as provided in the respective political parties Constitutions and the nomination rules. 

The Commission will adjudicate and determine on all such disputes by 25th January 2013.

All political parties must submit their final list of the nominees to the Chairperson of the Commission at IEBC Headquarters, 6th floor Anniversary Towers, Nairobi by 5 p.m. on 21st January 2013.

AHMED ISSACK HASSAN, EBS
CHAIRPERSON
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC)
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Communication from the Chairperson on Political Parties Nominations

Posted on 15 January, 2013

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is mandated by the Constitution under Article 88(1) and 88 (4) to regulate, monitor and settle disputes arising from political party primaries. 


To meet and effect this mandate with regard to the forthcoming party elections, the Commission intends (or has):
  • Meet provincial/county Commissioners with their respective security committees to assess and obtain political and security situation within their jurisdictions.
  • Establish Regional Monitoring teams headed by IEBC Commissioners.
  • Establish monitoring teams at the constituency level that will be headed by Constituency Election Coordinators.
  • Develop a monitoring tool that has been shared by all political parties.
Political parties on their part are expected to abide with all statutory legal and administrative requirements stipulated under the constitution, Elections Act, Elections Regulations and Political Parties. 

These include:

a) Submitting their elections nomination rules to the Commission and RPP (Section 27 of Elections Act 2011, Clause 19 of the Second Schedule to Political Parties)

b) Constitute an Elections board and have the names approved by the relevant party body

c) Prepare the procedure and activities for the elections both branch and National

d) Update and maintain proper and accurate party membership register/s and list of delegates

e) Prepare and submit the requisite notices to all the relevant bodies including IEBC, Ministry of Education and the General public

f) Identify appropriate and secure venues for nominations, compile and share the list of polling stations with relevant security and administrative organs of state

g) Appoint the electoral officials including the returning officers and presiding officers and to publicize the same well in advance for the general public notification

h) Put in place the necessary logistics including acquisition of strategic materials such as ballot papers , boxes and non-strategic materials and ensure their timely distribution

i) Ensure that on nomination day all materials and officials are in place well in time and in adequate proportions or quantities

j) Conduct party nomination elections and announce results in a transparent, peaceful and credible manner

k) Provide avenues and structures for adequate and credible dispute resolution. The law demands that the parties must be complicit to this provision before submitting their list of nominees to the Commission and that the list of party nominees cannot be altered once submitted. The law states clearly the date by which such list must be submitted to the Commission, that is, 18th January, 2013.

l) Filing returns of the party nominees with IEBC as provided under section 13 of the Elections Act. The role of IEBC is to interpret the will of the people in contested elections. This cannot be achieved unless political parties observe democratic principles and respect the will of the people as they conduct their primaries.

The Commission is determined to strictly adhere to the rule of law and deliver free, fair and credible general elections and it shall ensure that to the extent possible, the party primaries are conducted in an environment and manner that meets basic demands of the relevant laws and democratic precepts.

Signed
AHMED ISSACK HASSAN, EBS
CHAIRPERSON, IEBC
Your Vote, Your Future
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Peter Kenneth: Let the Kenyan Diaspora Vote

Posted on 28 November, 2012


I am very saddened by the Cabinet decision that was communicated to Parliament and the Kenyan people by the Minister for Justice & Constitutional Affairs this afternoon that Kenyans in the Diaspora will not be able to vote in the March 4th 2013 General Election.

This decision completely disenfranchises our brothers and sisters in the Diaspora and denies them their democratic right to play their part in determining the future for their country.

Our brother and sisters in the Diaspora are as much stakeholders in this country as anybody else and therefore deserve the right to choose the leadership of this country. Their remittances to their families and friends here are a big source of foreign exchange as well as a critical source of income for many households. Their representation of the Kenyan identity and Brand Kenya abroad are a great source of pride for us all. They must not be relegated to the spectator’s gallery while it is evident that they play such a critical role in our economy.

At the promulgation of the new constitution, it was clear that Kenyans in the Diaspora would be able to vote in all subsequent elections. It was incumbent on the Government of Kenya through the IEBC to ensure that this happened and there has been a whole two years to do that. The logistical, financial and time constraints that have been given as the main reason for this unfortunate occurrence are insufficient and incommensurate to the infringement of the democratic rights of our brothers and sisters who live and work or study abroad. If South Sudan, the youngest state in the world could do it, why can’t Kenya?

I urge all Kenyans in the Diaspora to stand up and oppose this miscarriage of justice in the strongest terms possible until the government listens to them and guarantees them of their right to vote. The fight for the realization of democracy for all Kenyans has been a long and hard one and the enjoyment of those rights cannot be left at the determination of a few individuals.

As I have stated before, I remain committed to the full implementation of the new constitution to the letter which include the rights of Kenyans in Diaspora to vote.

Tunawesmake!

Peter Kenneth
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IEBC Accreditation of Long-Term Election Observers

Posted on 20 June, 2012

Accreditation of Long-Term Election Observers

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in conformity with international best practices and in the spirit of accountability and transparency in carrying out its activities, invites applications from organizations that would like to be accredited as LONG TERM observers of the electoral processes.

Electoral observation may cover among others the following areas:

  • Mapping of registration and polling stations
  • Voter Registration
  • Voter Education
  • Election logistics
  • General Elections
All applicants should submit a fully completed accreditation application form, IEBC/ ACOB01 and a soft copy of one coloured passport size photograph of each observer.

Accreditation application form may be downloaded from www.iebc.or.ke or collected from the nearest IEBC Constituency office.

All application forms should reach the undersigned on or before 29th June 2012.

The Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Anniversary Towers, University way
P. O. Box 45371 – 00100 Nairobi;
TEL: 2796000

Applications without a soft copy of a coloured passport size photograph will not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IEBC DOES NOT PAY OBSERVERS

O.J.H. OSWAGO
CEO/ COMMISSION SECRETARY

Your Vote, Your Future
www.iebc.or.ke
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CIC Advisory to the Public on the Setting of the Election Date by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

Posted on 21 March, 2012

In the discharge of its mandate to oversee the process of implementation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, The Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) finds it appropriate to issue this advisory to the people of Kenya as regards the setting by The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of the date for the first elections under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

In giving this advisory, CIC is concerned, not with the political interests and preferences surrounding the election date debate, but with the constitutional and legal issues that underlie the setting of that date.

IEBC is established under Article 88 of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and is an independent
Constitutional Commission within the meaning of Chapter 15 of the Constitution.

In terms both of Article 88(4) of The Constitution and Section 4 of The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011, IEBC is inter alia “responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution”.

In terms of Sections 14, 16, 17, and 19 of The Elections Act, IEBC shall publish a notice of the holding of the election, in the Gazette and in the electronic and print media of national circulation, in the case of a General Election, at least sixty days before the holding of the elections.

As regards the first General Election under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, IEBC on Saturday 17th March 2012, made public its decision to hold the said Election on 4th March 2013.

In the considered view of CIC, and in the context of the public debate generated by IEBC’s announcement, two questions fail to be determined:-

(a) Is IEBC the constitutional organ mandated to set the date of the General Election; and

(b) If so, has IEBC set the date within the parameters of the Constitution and the Law.
Both these questions were canvassed and interrogated comprehensively in the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Division of The High Court (Lenaola, Ngugi and Majanja JJ) in Constitutional petition no.65 of 2011 consolidated with petitions nos. 123 of 2011 and 1855 of 2011.

In its judgment on the question, “when shall the first General Elections be lawfully held?”, the constitutional Court ruled:

“the first General Elections under the Constitution can only be lawfully held as follows:-

(a) In the year 2012, within sixty days from the date on which the National Coalition is dissolved by written agreement between the President and the Prime Minister in accordance with Section 6(b) of The National Accord and Reconciliation Act, 2008

(b) Within sixty days from the expiry of the terms of the National Assembly, on 15th January, 2013”

On the question, “which body under the Constitution is entitled to fix the election date, the Court
concluded:

“(i) In light of the authority and powers conferred by Article 88 to the IEBC to conduct and supervise elections, it is the IEBC that will fix the election date for the first elections under the Constitution.

The IEBC is an independent body and in line with its mandate, it shall fix a date once it is satisfied the conditions and arrangements that ensure a free and fair election have been met but within sixty days of either of the two events referred to.

(ii) Having found that the first elections under the Constitution shall be held within sixty days from the end of the expiry of the National Assembly as provided or upon dissolution of the National Coalition, we hold that it is the responsibility of IEBC, to fix any date within the sixty days thereafter.”

The Constitution of Kenya, and specifically Article 165, gives the High Court jurisdiction to hear and determine any questions with respect to the interpretation of the Constitution, unless therefore, a decision of The High Court is reversed or varied either by the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, such decisions remain the authoritative and binding constitutional and legal position.

In the instant case, it is the unequivocal view of CIC that IEBC, in Terms of the judgment of the Constitutional Court, is the organ constitutionally mandated to set the election date.

CIC is fully persuaded that, in the discharge of the mandate, IEBC acted entirely within the parameters of the Constitution, as stated by the Constitutional Court.

The date set by IEBC is therefore the constitutionally valid date for the first General Elections under the Constitution.

It is to be recognized that this date may change if:-

(i) The Court of Appeal or The Supreme Court reverses or varies the judgment of The High Court; or

(ii) In accordance with the Court’s ruling, the President and the Prime Minister, by a written
agreement, dissolve the Grand National Coalition; or

(iii) The Constitution is amended to expressly set a different election date.

In the absence of any of the above events taking place, it behoves all Kenyans, including all other
constitutional organs and offices, to respect IEBC and its mandate.

Article 2 of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, states that, “This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic and binds all persons and all state organs at both levels of Government”. Further, by virtue of Article 3 of The Constitution, “Every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend the Constitution”.

CIC therefore calls upon all Kenyans to uphold the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, in particular by according respect to both the Judiciary in its constitutional role of interpreting the Constitution, and to IEBC, in the discharge of its mandate, as the Election Management Body, including, the mandate to set the date for the first General Election under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

CIC takes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment in ensuring that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 is implemented fully and faithfully, in letter and spirit.

CHARLES AYAKO NYACHAE
CHAIRPERSON
COMMISSION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
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Kenya next General Election to be held on March 4 2013

Posted on 17 March, 2012

March 4th 2013 it is! IEBC has finally announced the date for the next general elections. The date has been a subject of controversy ever since the constitution was enacted.

With the announcement, we are not out of the woods yet. Simply because Kenyans wanted an early election, August 2012 as presumably set in the constitution or latest December 2012 as has been the trend.

It makes matters worse that Prime Minister Raila Odinga and ODM preferred a December election. Whenever there has been no consensus between Raila and Kibaki, it is the ordinary Kenyans that suffer. Kibaki has favoured a March 2013 election and it looks like that opinion carried the day.

The reformed judiciary did not make matters easier by giving a time range when elections should be held instead of a specific date. It is the same mistake that constitution drafters made by having contradicting provisions as to when the date of next elections will be.

One wonders why Kibaki has to antagonize popular public opinion to the last day of his presidency. Many Kenyans cannot wait for the end of this coalition dispensation which has been riddled with political strife, post election violence, governance controversies and escalating costs of living.
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IEBC Tender for Supply and Delivery of 9,750 Biometric Voter Registration Solution Kits and Matching Solution

Posted on 25 February, 2012

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) invites bids from eligible local and international vendors for the supply and delivery of a Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Solution.

TENDER NO: IEBC 08/2011-2012

DESCRIPTION TENDER: Supply and Delivery of 9,750 Biometric Voter Registration Solution Kits and Matching Solution

CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th March 2012 at 12.00. noon (East African Time)

Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Manager, on the 5th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi during normal working hours starting from Wednesday15th February, 2012 between 8.15 a.m. and 12.45 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. and 4.45 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Five Thousands (KES 5,000). Payment shall be made in cash or by banker’s cheque at the IEBC offices on the 5th floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi, Kenya.

Prospective bidders may also download the tender document from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s website at www.iebc.or.ke. Tenderers who will obtain the tender documents from the website must enclose a copy of the receipt or bank paying-in slip of the
non-refundable fee of KES 5,000 together with their bid documents.

Such payments should be made to:-

Bank Name: Central Bank of Kenya, Nairobi
Account Name: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Account Number: 0010103061

Completed tender documents (Technical and financial in separate envelopes) marked Technical and Financial, are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the tender number and tender description must be deposited in the Tender Box located on 5th floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi, or sent by post.

The envelopes should be addressed to:

The Chief Electoral Officer/Commission Secretary,
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Anniversary Towers, University Way
P. O. Box 45371 – 00100
TEL: +254-20-2796000
www.iebc.or.ke
email:info@iebc.or.ke
NAIROBI, KENYA

So as to be received on or before 16th March, 2012 at 12.00 noon East African time.

All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of 2% of the total bid price from a reputable financial institution or banker’s cheque payable to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and must be valid for 120 days after bid submission deadline.

Late bids will be rejected. Prices quoted should be inclusive of all taxes (except customs duty and VAT), port clearing charges and transport charges to the delivery location at the Commission’s warehouse situated in the Industrial Area, Likoni Road, Nairobi, Kenya and must remain valid for 120 days.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend at the Nairobi Safari Club, University Way, Nairobi There will be a pre-bidders conference on Tuesday 28th February, 2012 at 10.00 o’clock at the Nairobi Safari Club, University Way, Nairobi.

The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any tender in part or in whole.

O.J.H OSWAGO
CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER/COMMISSION SECRETARY
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioners

Posted on 05 November, 2011

Isaack Hassan - Chairman

Commissioners

1. Yusuf Nzibo

2. Mohamed Alawi Hussun

3. Abdullahi Sharawe

4. Lilian Mahiri-Zaja

5. Thomas Letangule

6. Muthoni Wangai

7. Albert Bwire and

8. Kule Galma Godana
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Shortlisted Applicants for the Position of Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

Posted on 29 September, 2011

The IEBC Selection Panel has shortlisted the following (8) candidates for the position of Chairperson of the IEBC who are invited for interviews on the 11th and 12th October 2011

1. Consolata Wanjiku Ngondi

2. Onsando Osiemo

3. Koki Mercy Muli

4. Murshid Abdalla Mohamed

5. Ahmed Isaack Hassan

6. Wakahiu George Njenga

7. Kinuthia Mwangi Wamwangi

8. Wanja Ann Kariuki

The IEBC Selection Panel which is mandated to nominate persons qualified to be appointed as Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) received a total of 15 applicants as follows:

1. Ahmed Isaack Hassan - LLB; Dip (Law); CPS (K)

2. Consolata Wanjiku Ngondi - LLM; LLB; Dip (Law)

3. Koki Mercy Muli - MA (Understanding & Securing Human Rights); LLB; Dip (Law)

4. Kelong Titus Kipkoech - BSc (Applied Statistics)

5. Murshid Abdalla Mohamed - LLM; LLB; BA(Arts); Dip (Law)

6. Wakahiu George Njenga - LLM; LLB; Dip (Law)

7. Nalwelisie Chrisantus - MSC (Procurement); MBA (Finance); BA (Business)

8. Calistus Wanjala - MA (Business Administration);BA (Marketing)

9. Ingwero Japheth Mwange - MBA (Strategic Management);Bed (Arts)

10. Agola Auma Osolo - No degree certificates attached.

11. Chelong Alex Kipkosgei - No IEBC form; No degree certificates; No Law degree

12. Onsando Osiemo - LLM; LLB; Bachelor of Social Legal Sciences; Dip (Law)

13. Kinuthia Mwangi Wamwangi - LLM; MSC (Human Resource Management); LLB

14. Wanja Ann Kariuki - LLM; LLB

15. Kimotho Stephen Kariungi - Master of Science; Bsc.
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Kenya's New Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Proposed Selection Panel

Posted on 23 July, 2011

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011

In the Matter of the Approval, by the National Assembly, of the Persons Nominated to
Serve as Members of the Selection Panel Section 1(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of the First Schedule to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011

SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA

The following persons have been nominated to serve on the Selection Panel in terms of section 1(1) and (2) of the First Schedule to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011-

1. Nominations made by His Excellency, the President

  • Prof. Marion Wanjiku Mutugi
  • Ambassador Mwanyengela Ngali.
2. Nominations made by the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister
  • Dr. Ekout Ekuru
  • Ms. Rosa Akinyi Buyu.
3. Nominations made by the Judicial Service Commission
  • Hon. Mr. Justice Isaac Lenaola
  • Hon. Ms. Emily Ominde.
4. Nominations made by the Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board
  • Ms. Irene Cheptoo Keino
  • Mr. Charles Kariuki Wambugu.
5. Nominations made by the Association of Professional Societies in East Africa
  • Dr. William Okello Ogara
  • Ms. Sophie Njeri Moturi.
Following the receipt of the nominations, the Honourable Speaker, on 20th July 2011, committed the names of the nominees to the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee for consideration prior to approval by the National Assembly.

The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee now invites interested members of the public to submit any representations that they may have on the suitability or otherwise of the nominees for appointment to the Selection Panel.

The representations may be forwarded to the

Clerk of the National Assembly,
P.O. Box 41842-00100,
Nairobi;

hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi;

or emailed to clerk@parliament.go.ke; to be received on or before Monday 25th July 2011.

PATRICK G. GICHOHI, C.B.S.,
CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
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