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To end curse of IEBC, change how poll chiefs are selected

They say a house divided against itself cannot stand. That is the story of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The resignation of three commissioners, Vice Chairperson Connie Nkatha, Paul Kurgat, Margaret Wanjala on Monday technically signaled the end of a commission that has failed to inspire confidence and a signal for another search of .

After the resignation of Commissioner Roselyne Akombe in October last year, it was clear that it was business unusual at IEBC.

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