A legal challenge has been filed in court seeking to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with interviews for new commission members, citing alleged discrimination against qualified youth applicants.
The petitioners—Moses Mwaga, Angela Mbuthia, and Dickson Morara Omoke—argue that the recruitment process violates the Constitution by failing to uphold principles of inclusion, transparency, merit, and equity. They claim that despite meeting all requirements, young applicants were unfairly overlooked.
In their filing, the petitioners are requesting conservatory orders to temporarily suspend the ongoing interviews until the matter is heard and determined.
“It is likely to cost the taxpayer money if permitted to continue without the necessary intervention, particularly as the selection criteria violate constitutional principles,” the court documents state.
They further accuse the IEBC of systemic bias against young candidates, insisting that the process lacks fairness and transparency.
Interviews for the IEBC Chairperson and Commissioners commenced on Monday, March 24, 2025, and are scheduled to conclude in early April. However, with the case now in court, the selection process faces potential delays if the petitioners succeed in securing an injunction.
