Are you even aware that IEBC has been struggling to replace the Ex-commissioner Roselyn Akombe who resigned ? Since she left IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati has been serving as a one man army.
But we can’t blame Chebukati for all that mess in replacing of the commissioners to fill the empty positions. Majority leader Aden Duale has come out boldly to speak on the hindrance that has slowed down the process;
“There is lack of legal framework to establish a selection panel to recruit the vacancies of the commissioners who have left office,” said Duale.
He added, “National assembly is ready to do as required. We shall assist you in consultation with the treasury.”
The concerns were raised yesterday by various stakeholders during the launch of IEBC’s The Post-Election Evaluation Report. The report revealed that the electoral body has been deprived of financial support by the national treasury, leading to inadequate preparedness for future elections.
IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati lamented that the commission was at the mercy of the treasury that only remits money months to elections despite many requests by his office for continuous funding.
“Treasury only releases money a few months before elections yet we need money throughout the election cycle,” said Chebukati.