Kenya: IEBC Selection Panel Defends Process, Denies Sneaking in Additional Names to Commissioners’ List

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel on Friday, April 25, denied accusations that it had sneaked in six additional names in the list of candidates for interviews.

According to the Panel’s Chair, Nelson Makanda, the names of the additional candidates were published to ensure transparency and further invited any legal action seeking to dispute the Panel’s stand.

While speaking after the conclusion of interviews for candidates interested in the…