Hundreds of Kenyans have now shown interest in the IEBC Commissioner posts that were advertised a few weeks ago. According to IEBC Selection Panel Chairperson Nelson Makanda, over 300 Kenyans have applied to fill the jobs so far, with just two days remaining before the deadline.
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“As of 10 February, the panel had received 339 applications. The application process is ongoing, and as stated in the advert, it will close at 5 pm on Saturday, 15 February 2025,” Makanda stated.
Requirements for the IEBC Commissioner posts
On February 1, 2025, the panel formally called for applications for the six Commissioners and the IEBC Chairperson seats.
For one to occupy the IEBC Chairperson seat he/she should have a minimum of 15 years of experience as a superior court judge, a notable academic, a judicial officer, a lawyer, or in other legally related disciplines.
To be a commissioner one should;
Meet the leadership requirements listed in Chapter Six of the Constitution, have at least ten years of experience in public administration, management, finance, governance, accounting, law, ICT, or electoral matters, and have eligible degrees from accredited universities.
Moreover, a curriculum vitae (CV), an identity card or passport, testimonials, and legitimate academic credentials must be included with every application.
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According to the Selection Panel, if everything goes according to the plan, Kenya will have a fully operational IEBC Commission by May 2025.
Additionally, it has promised Kenyans that it will diligently carry out its responsibilities and maintain the integrity of the task assigned to it in order to produce an honorable commission that will promote democracy in the nation.
Kiome’s reaction
Kiome has rejected lawyer Apollo Mboya’s appeal to halt the panel’s operations due to the dubious nomination of Professor Adams Oloo, claiming that there is no legal obstacle standing in the way of the panel’s operations.
“Matters relating to the law are for the courts to decide, but as far as we are concerned, there are no injunctions; therefore, we are continuing with our work,” Kiome said.
The petition contended that Oloo’s nomination was a conflict of interest because he advises the President and that his fitness to serve on the panel was in doubt.
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