November 27 by-elections aligned to ‘guiding spirit’ of the constitution: IEBC
IEBC noted that while Article 101(4)(b) of the Constitution provides for a by-election within 90 days of a vacancy, the Commission was not in place to operationalize the requirement until its new members were sworn in on July 11, 2024. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | C..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has justified its decision to hold by-elections on November 27, citing the impossibility of meeting the 90-day constitutional deadline due to delays in fully constituting the commission.
- IEBC stated that the 90-day constitutional window for holding by-elections could not begin until its new members were sworn in on July 11, 2024.
- The electoral body emphasized that its new leadership requires adequate time to prepare for the polls, ensuring compliance with electoral laws and procedures.
- The upcoming by-elections will cover twenty-four vacant parliamentary and county assembly seats, with IEBC assuring stakeholders that electoral integrity will not be compromised.
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