The National Assembly approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), despite a High Court order issued on May 29 that bars their swearing-in due to ongoing legal challenges regarding the recruitment process.

• Seven nominees were endorsed, including Erastus Edung Ethekon as IEBC Chairperson.
• Key figures include George Murugara, chair of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, and Otiende Amollo, who highlighted the vetting process.
• Concerns were raised about the politicization of the nominations, with calls for respect and unity in electoral matters from Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and others.