A coalition of foreign envoys from key diplomatic missions in Kenya has spoken out on the newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team, issuing a string of requests to the Kenyan government.
In a joint statement released days after the swearing-in of six commissioners and chairperson Erastus Ethekon, the envoys welcomed the new appointments and called on the officials to serve all Kenyans impartially. "We welcome the appointment of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and commissioners," the joint statement read.
The diplomats represented countries including the United States, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
In their message, they urged the National Assembly and the National Treasury to ensure that the IEBC receives adequate funding, which is crucial for the commission to function independently.
