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November 26, 2024
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Courts orders IEBC and State to place beacons in all 47 counties

Courts orders IEBC and State to place beacons in all 47 counties

The High Court has ordered the Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the government to erect visible beacons demarcating boundaries of all 47 counties...

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The High Court has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the government to erect visible beacons delineating the boundaries of all 47 counties in Kenya. This move aims to address ongoing boundary disputes.

  • Judge Lucas Naikuni emphasized the need for compliant demarcation under the amended Districts and Provinces Act of 1992.
  • The ruling stems from a constitutional petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, representing residents of Taita Taveta County.
  • The court mandated that proper legislation and surveys be completed within 12 months to prevent issues like double taxation and violations of citizens' rights.

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