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Political interference in poll agency's business is not new

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National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) hearing on the removal of the Cherera Four. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The scramble to control the composition of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is developing into another political battle.

President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have over the past few months exchanged barbs over the planned removal of four commissioners.

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