IEBC selection panel enters day 16 of interviews

With only seven days left to finalize the interviews of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissioners, the selection panel is tightening its grip on the vetting process.

On Day 16, six candidates appeared before the panel at the College of Insurance in South C, each pitching their integrity, experience, and vision for a transparent electoral process.

First to face the panel was lawyer Moses Alutalala Mukhwana. He called for legislative reforms, citing the country’s political structure as a root cause for the electoral body’s credibility challenges.

Next in line was Moses Lemaiyan Nooseli, ICT director at Huduma Kenya. A former head of ICT at the Ministry of Public Service, Lemaiyan emphasized the urgent need to streamline results transmission cutting delays from polling stations to the national tallying center.

Mustafa Mohamed Ibrahim, Deputy Director of Research at the Public Service Commission, highlighted his 18 years in public service.

From evacuating Kenyans in war-torn Libya to managing high-pressure government roles, Ibrahim said his resilience makes him ready for IEBC’s high-stakes environment.

Former Kwale County Assembly nominated member Wanamisi Ali Libondo was pressed on how she’d handle internal conflict especially between commissioners and the chairperson during a tense presidential vote tally.

Also appearing before the panel were Nelly Ilongo and Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany, rounding off the day’s lineup.

The interviews resume Wednesday and are expected to conclude by April 24th.