Geoffrey Ruku, the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, urged the newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to swiftly prepare for upcoming by-elections, particularly in Mbeere North.

• The Mbeere North seat is vacant due to Ruku’s cabinet appointment.
• New IEBC chairperson: Erastus Ethekon, along with six new commissioners.
• Ruku emphasized the need for fast action to uphold Kenya’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Elections.