The high-stakes case involving nominees for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission took a fresh twist on Monday, May 19, after the High Court temporarily stopped the vetting process.
In a ruling on Monday, the High Court issued conservatory orders blocking vetting and approval of President William Ruto's IEBC picks by the National Assembly, pending the determination of a petition filed by two individuals.
As per the court ruling, vetting of the nominees cannot take place at least until May 29.
This was the latest setback in the quest to set up a new commission ahead of the 2027 general election, coming barely a fortnight after the petition was filed on May 14.
