Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Charles Nyachae, the chair of the Council of the Kenya School of Government, was the other name handed to President William Ruto for consideration as the next chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). President Ruto settled on Erastus Edung Ethekon, however, Gachagua now claimed that this is simply because the Head of State could not accept having Nyachae in the highly influential role of IEBC Chairperson.
Speaking during an interview with Egesa FM on Monday morning, Gachagua alleged that unresolved conflicts between Ruto and Nyachae's late father, Simeon Nyachae, drove the decision not to nominate him. "We have received reports from the panel that Charles Nyachae was the top contender for the IEBC chair seat.
The president was given two names, and he dismissed Nyachae," Gachagua alleged.
A photo of Charles Nyachae, one of the candidates shortlisted for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson position, speaking at a past event.
