Ruto walks on tightrope amid anxiety over new IEBC lineup

Members of Selection Panel for recruitment of nominees for appointment of the chairperson and members for IEBC ,Led by the chairman Nelson Makanda during a media briefing after the conclusion of the interviews on April 25,2025.[Benard Orwongo, Standard]

President William Ruto faces a delicate balancing act as he prepares to appoint the 11 candidates tasked with overseeing the 2027 General Election.

On Tuesday, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, submitted its report to the President, recommending two candidates for chairperson and nine for commissioners.

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