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July 30, 2025
23h ago
Why you cannot recall your MP just yet

IEBC says recall of MPs not currently possible due to lack of legislation and clear framework, cites court ruling that declared sections of Elections Act 2011 unconstitutional...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) stated it cannot facilitate the recall of Members of Parliament due to the lack of a clear legal framework. This announcement comes amid public pressure to recall MPs who supported the contentious Finance Bill 2024.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon cited a High Court ruling from 2017 that declared key sections of the Elections Act 2011 unconstitutional. - A petition has already been filed to recall Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris.
- The IEBC also defended its decision to reallocate the nominated MP seat vacated by John Mbadi to Harold Kimuge Kipchumba, dismissing claims by the ODM Party.
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