Kenya: Recalling MPs - a Constitutional Right Trapped in Legal Deadlock

Kenya: Recalling MPs - a Constitutional Right Trapped in Legal Deadlock

Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received four petitions seeking to recall Members of Parliament, a constitutional move that is now being tested by a frustrated electorate amid fallout from the current regime.

EXPLAINED: How to Recall Your MP in Kenya

IEBC revealed they had received four requests to have MPs recalled.

IEBC Announces Timelines And Procedure To Hold 23 By-Elections

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos IEBC Announces Timelines and Procedure to Hold 23 By-Elections The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns over the delay in holding 23 pending by-elections across the country. According to the Commission, the delay is due to the expiry of parliamentary writs required to initiate the process. The pending by-elections include one Senate seat, six National Asse…

National Assembly To Fast-Track Budget Approval For IEBC’s By-Elections - Kahawatungu

The National Assembly has committed to fast-tracking approval of a supplementary budget to enable the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to carry out crucial by-elections, resume voter registration, and undertake other constitutional duties. Speaking on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said the newly appointed IEBC team deserves full su…

IEBC to announce timelines for upcoming by-elections next week

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 19 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to announce timelines for upcoming by-elections next week. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, the commission’s Chairperson Edung Ethekon stated the need to restore representation in areas affected by vacant seats, noting that citizens in those constituencies are entitled to full constitutional rights. “There is no excuse whatsoever why we shou…

IEBC to conduct voter update ahead of 23 pending by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced plans to update the voter register in preparation for the 23