Race for IEBC Chair: Profiles of the 11 Shortlisted Candidates

The process of selecting the next IEBC chairperson and commissioners is underway, with eleven candidates shortlisted for the chairmanship. This group, comprising legal experts, governance specialists, diplomats, and human rights advocates, represents Kenya’s democratic future. who are these individuals? what unique qualities do they bring? and how have their past experiences prepared them to handle the immense pressure of managing Kenya’s elections? tonight, we begin examining the profiles of these eleven candidates, exploring what makes them suitable for a role that tests the very foundation of the nation’s democracy.