Ruto's IEBC nominees face tough approval ahead of House vetting

Former Turkana county Attorney Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the IEBC selection panel in Nairobi, on March 25, 2025. President William Ruto nominated Ethekon as IEBC Chairperson. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) is set to begin approval hearings for the seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

This follows a communication from the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, confirming that he had received a message from President William Ruto requesting parliamentary approval for the appointment of the IEBC chairperson and commissioners.