The Operation Linda Jamii lobby group has filed a legal petition at the High Court against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, blocking them from conducting interviews on Charles Nyachae and Brenda Joy Masinde-Mdivo for the position of chairperson.
In the petition against the selection panel chairperson Nelson Makanda and others, the group is arguing that the candidates are disqualified from holding the Commission's chairmanship due to holding state offices.
The lobby group wants the High Court to declare conservatory orders to prevent their interviews, asserting that the shortlisting violates the constitution and principles of good governance.
The group also wants a declaration that only qualified persons should be shortlisted for such positions.
