36 shortlisted to battle for IEBC jobs

Thirty-six applicants have been shortlisted to battle it out for the four vacant positions of commissioners at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

The Selection Panel for the appointment of the commissioners has published the names of the 36 individuals from a pool of 660 applicants who had expressed interest to fill up the four positions.

The Elizabeth Muli led panel has also invited members of the public to  submit written memoranda or any information of interest regarding the suitability of the shortlisted applicants not later than June 25, 2021.

“It is notified that the selection panel may interview any member of the public who submits a memorandum on any of the applicants,” Muli said.

IEBC selection panel [p/courtesy]

“The youngest applicant was 23 years old and the eldest 73 years old,” Muli added.

The four positions fell vacant following the resignations of Dr. Roselyn Akombe, Paul Kurgat, Margaret Mwanchanya and Connie Maina after the disputed 2017 general elections.

The shorlisted candidates include Former KNCHR chairperson Florence Shimbiri-Jaoko (Nairobi), Koki Muli and former NCIC commissioner Joseph Gitile Naituli (Meru).

Former national police service commission member Abdalla Mohamed (Nairobi), former judges and magistrates vetting board vice chairperson Roseline Doreen Adhiambo Odhiambo Odede (Siaya) and former KNCHR chairperson Kagwigira Mbogori (Meru).

Juliana Whonge Cherera (Mombasa), Julius Kiplagat Rotich (Nandi), Justus Abonyo Nyang’aya (Homa Bay), Justus Maithya Munyithya (Kitui), Koli Muli Grognon (Kitui), Lucy Jebet Chelimo (Baringo) and Maurice Amutabi (Vihiga).

Others include  Francis Wanderi (Nyeri), Harriette Igonanga Chiggai (Kakamega), Irene Cherop Masit (Elegeyo Marakwet), Irene keino (Uasin Gishu) and Joseph Kang’ethe Ng’ang’a (Kiambu).

Muli claimed that her panel will discharge its mandate with utmost fidelity to the constitution as she warned candidates that any attempt to influence the process will lead to outright disqualification.