Morara Kebaso Ready For The Streets Over IEBC Reconstitution
Morara Kebaso, a political activist, has stated that he is willing to lead street protests over the lack of a functioning Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Morara, in a message posted on his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, urged Kenyans to join him in demanding action to fix the situation of the electoral body.
He stated that he is prepared to take to the streets when the population is ready.
“I am ready to go to the streets for IEBC. Mkikua ready mniambie twende,” he stated.
I am ready to go to the streets for IEBC. Mkikua ready mniambie twende.
— Morara Kebaso (@MoraraKebasoSnr) December 6, 2024
Former chairperson Wafula Chebukati and commissioners Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye retired in January, leaving the IEBC in limbo.
In addition to the mass resignation of the Cherera Four, commissioners Juliana Cherera, Irene Masit, Francis Wanderi, and Justus Nyang’aya.
The Cherera Four resigned in disputed circumstances following the 2022 general election results.
With the IEBC currently missing a chairwoman and commissioners, several leaders have expressed worries about the organization’s ability to fully prepare for the next general election, which is less than three years away.
On December 3, 2024, Wiper Party leader and Opposition head Kalonzo Musyoka encouraged political leaders and stakeholders to prioritize reforming the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
“I urge those standing in the way of reconstituting IEBC to see the bigger picture. They should set aside their narrow selfish interests in preference to the greater good of the nation,” Kalonzo said.
I urge those who are standing in the way of reconstituting @IEBCKenya to be able to see the bigger picture. They should set aside their narrow selfish interests in preference to the greater good of this nation.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) December 3, 2024
Please allow us to reconstitute @IEBCKenya as soon as possible.… pic.twitter.com/GpXX3evX55
He emphasized the importance of putting personal interests aside in order to benefit the nation.
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“Please allow us to reconstitute IEBC as soon as possible,” he added.
He appealed for immediate action to end the impasse, emphasizing the essential necessity for an electoral system.
Meanwhile, Meg Whitman, the former US Ambassador to Kenya, raised the alarm about Kenya’s democracy, stressing that the lack of a fully functioning electoral body poses a serious threat.
“IEBC Kenya’s ability to support democracy in Kenya is at risk without the recruitment of commissioners or parliamentary action to provide IEBC funding for voter registration, by-elections, and other election activities,” she stated.
Morara Kebaso Ready For The Streets Over IEBC Reconstitution
