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July 30, 2025
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Blow to Kenyans After IEBC Issues Fresh Directives on Recalling MPs

Blow to Kenyans After IEBC Issues Fresh Directives on Recalling MPs

The directive comes as a welcome relief for some MPs...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended the recall of Members of Parliament indefinitely, citing a High Court ruling that found existing recall provisions unconstitutional. This decision creates a legal void, preventing the processing of new recall petitions against MPs.

  • The High Court ruled in Katiba Institute and Transform Empowerment for Action Initiative (TEAM) v Attorney General & Another (2017) KEHC 4648 (KLR).
  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed four petitions have been presented seeking recall.
  • Affected MPs include Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood, facing petitions filed as recently as Monday, July 28.

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