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The vetting process for candidates seeking the position of commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission IEBC continued today, with six candidates facing the selection panel. The selection team sought answers on how the candidates would improve the electoral body and ensure a more efficient 2027 General Election.However, the session was marked by the notable absence of the Vice-Chair of the vetting panel Linda Kiome who was scheduled to be vetted for the position of Deputy Governor in Meru County. She has however not been cleared by the IEBC causing delays in her vetting process. George Onyango – Candidate I dont see the need of IEBC printing ballot papers outside the country while we print our currency here in the country
Gideon Kipkoech – Candidate i would ensure thatw e we have a test run of a real election because before you do exams you have a mock exam.
Interviews for IEBC commissioners continue
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