Four Major election reforms agreed upon by NADCO committee.
The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) on Saturday delivered a report signed by co-chairs Kalonzo Musyoka of the Azimio Coalition and Kimani Ichung’wah of the Kenya Kwanza Coalition. They agreed on four major election reforms.
Evaluation of the 2022 electoral process.
Both parties( Kenya kwanza and Azimio la umoja) recommended the evaluation of the 2022 electoral process.
This comes after The opposition demanded a forensic audit of last year’s presidential poll.They had also proposed the audit be made public so that Kenyans can know the ‘truth’ about the general elections.
IEBC Selection panel
The committee proposed an expanded IEBC selection panel from the current 7-member to a 9-member selection panel.
This comes after President William Ruto on February 2023 appointed nominees of the selection panel for the recruitment of IEBC commissioners.
The Committee has since proposed a restructure in the appointment of nominees which include the chairperson and members of IEBC commissioners.
Increase for determining petition challenging validity of presidential election
Notably, The committeee proposed an increase of the time within which the Supreme Court shall hear and determine a petition challenging the credibility of a presidential election from 14 to 21 days
Electoral legal reforms
The committee agreed that legal reforms passed less than 18 months to the general elections, will, become effective in the next electoral cycle.
The committee in statement said,”Throughout this process, concessions were made, entrenched positions were relinquished, but unwavering dedication to the welfare of our beloved nation prevailed,”
“We have placed Kenya above personal ambitions, recognizing that our people’s unity and our nation’s prosperity are paramount,” they added.
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