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December 10, 2025
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Why IEBC is seeking powers to reject party lists
Vice chairperson says only legal and policy changes will enforce two-thirds gender. New report notes lack of political goodwill...
✨ Key Highlights
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is requesting new powers to reject party nomination lists that do not comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender rule.
- The IEBC seeks authority to decline lists failing to meet the two-thirds gender requirement.
- Fahima Araphat Abdallah, an IEBC commissioner, was present at the commission's swearing-in on July 11, 2025.
- This move aims to enforce gender inclusivity in political party nominations.
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