Over 300 Apply for IEBC Chair

IEBC selection panel chairperson Nelson Makanda revealed that 339 Kenyans had applied for the position of the commission chairperson
Vice Chairperson Lindah Kiome expressed confidence in the progress, stating that if there are no delays, Kenya will have a new commission by May
The panel also stated that they are continuing to work with Adams Oloo despite the petition challenging his appointment.

Despite progress, the panel faces legal challenges. Lawyer Apollo Mboya filed a petition at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to block the appointment of Professor Adams Oloo to the selection panel.

Oloo, who currently serves as Strategy and Communications Advisor in the Office of the President, is accused of being unable to fairly represent the Parliamentary Service Commission—one of the key stakeholders in the process—due to a perceived conflict of interest.

Mboya argues that Oloo’s appointment violates the principle of impartiality and the separation of powers, raising concerns about the integrity of the selection process.

However, the panel stated that it has not received any court orders halting its activities.

"I will leave it to the courts to make a decision, but as far as we are concerned, there are no injunctions. Therefore, we are continuing with our work with that member until directed otherwise by the court," Kiome said.