The ongoing legal battle surrounding the selection of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners, the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal has announced that it will deliver its judgment on September 10, 2024. This follows a key hearing on Monday afternoon where oral submissions were presented by all parties involved in the dispute.
At the center of the case is a challenge regarding the exclusion of National Liberal Party Leader, Dr. Augustus Kyalo, from the IEBC Selection Panel’s list of nominees. The tribunal has been tasked with reviewing all complaints and pleadings related to this dispute, which has raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the nomination process.
During the hearing, the tribunal carefully considered the arguments presented by the parties, and now, with the conclusion of these proceedings, it will deliberate on the case before rendering its judgment at 4:00 PM on September 10, 2024.
In the meantime, the court’s previous orders remain in effect. This includes a directive barring the Clerk of the Senate and Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr. Jeremiah Nyengenye, from forwarding the list of nominees to the President for gazettement and subsequent swearing-in. This pause is intended to address and resolve the legal challenges that have emerged, ensuring that the nomination process for the IEBC commissioners is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
The upcoming judgment is highly anticipated, as it will play a crucial role in determining the future of the nomination process and the appointment of key electoral officials. As the tribunal prepares to deliver its verdict, all parties involved are awaiting a resolution that will shape the next steps in this high-stakes legal battle.
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