President William Ruto has received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from the IEBC Selection Panel at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday.
This paves the way for nomination of the IEBC chairperson and commissioners from the list forwarded by the panel, chaired by Dr Nelson Makanda.
President Ruto says he will undertake his constitutional responsibilities by nominating the selected candidates and forwarding their names to the National Assembly for consideration.
The President underscored the importance of restoring the full functionality of the IEBC without delay, noting that a credible and operational electoral commission is essential in strengthening democracy, upholding the rule of law, and preparing for future electoral processes in a timely and transparent manner.