Why President Uhuru Kenyatta’s term may last longer

President Uhuru Kenyatta at his swearing-in ceremony in 2013. Delays in reforming IEBC and in resolving other electoral concerns could push back next year’s poll date. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

NAIROBI: The haggling over replacement of electoral commissioners has raised doubts about the country‘s preparedness to conduct a General Election.

This could affect the date of the next poll, meaning that President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto, and all elected officials – parliamentary and county – could remain in office beyond August 2017.