IEBC Resolved 323 Nomination Disputes in 10 Days as Ethekon Warned Against Past Electoral Mistakes

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The commission made the disclosure on Thursday during the launch of the 2022 Pre-Election Dispute Resolution Committee Report and Case Digest held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi under the theme “Path to the Polls: Electoral Integrity Through Justice and Dispute Resolution.”

Speaking during the event, IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon praised members of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC), commission staff and external legal counsel for determining all cases within the strict constitutional timelines.

“During the 2022 election period, the Committee heard and determined a total of 323 complaints lodged before the IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee within ten days,” Ethekon said.

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He noted that adherence to legal timelines is critical in protecting the political rights of citizens and ensuring smooth electoral processes.

According to the report, the commission established dedicated panels and waived filing fees to ensure all disputes were handled efficiently, preventing delays that could have disrupted election preparations and candidate clearance processes.

“The members of the Commission, staff and external counsel assisting the Commission were meticulous, professional and operated strictly within the legal framework in disposing of all matters filed before the Committee,” Ethekon added.

The report further underscores the importance of accessible and predictable electoral dispute mechanisms in promoting orderly political transitions and strengthening public confidence in democratic institutions.

However, the launch also served as a reminder of the heavy responsibility facing the new IEBC leadership as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election.

Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned Ethekon against repeating mistakes that contributed to the disputed 2007 presidential election and the violence that followed.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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