Leader of Minority in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed has filed a notice of motion seeking to extend timelines for Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel by 14 days.
Mohamed stated that the period should be extended with 14 days from April 27, as he made reference to paragraph 6(1) of the first schedule of IEBC Act Cap 7(c), saying it provides that the selection panel shall finalize recruitment exercise within 90 days of its appointment and forward the names to the President. "Aware that by gazette notices 1901 and 2543 dated February 14 and March 1, 2023 respectively, President William Ruto declared one vacancy for the position of Chairperson of IEBC and six vacancies for the position of members," said Mohamed yesterday during the session. "Further aware that vide gazette notice 715 of January 27, 2025, Ruto appointed members of the selection panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as Chairperson and members of IEBC.
Upon appointment, the panel commenced the recruitment process, long listed and shortlisted qualified applicants for the positions of Chairperson and members," he added.
He said that the panel is currently undertaking the interviews of shortlisted candidates and given the schedule of all shortlisted applicants, it has inadequate time to conclude the recruitment process.
