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It's in the best interest of Kenyans to ensure IEBC is properly constituted

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IEBC Clerks during a previous voter registration exercise. [File, Standard]

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya is currently without a chairperson and Commissioners despite the continued operation of its Secretariat. However, courts have ruled that the lack of commissioners may render the actions of the commission illegal as it is not legally constituted.

This poses a significant risk to the preparation of future elections, as the absence of commissioners would prevent the declaration of election dates and other necessary policy decisions. For example, since Banisa MP Kulow Maalim's passing in March 2023, the constituents have been without representation in the National Assembly due to the absence of commissioners in IEBC.

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