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March 5, 2026
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Engineer petitions court to stop IEK elections, cites discrimination against graduates

Engineer petitions court to stop IEK elections, cites discrimination against graduates

Engineer petitions court to stop IEK elections, cites discrimination against graduates..

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A graduate engineer has petitioned the High Court to halt the upcoming Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) elections, scheduled for March 23, 2026, alleging discriminatory electoral practices and an unconstitutional framework.

  • The petition seeks to stop the elections due to the exclusion of graduate members from voting, despite them paying subscription fees.
  • The petitioner, Sam Aberi, argues that this exclusion violates constitutional principles of equality and fairness.
  • Key provisions of the IEK Constitution 2015 are being challenged for inconsistency with the Constitution of Kenya.

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