This archive report was first published on 25 June 2021.
Published on June 25, 2021, the electoral commission has revealed it is facing numerous challenges that could prevent it from delivering a credible poll next year.
Appearing before the Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati said limited budget and cases in court were some of the issues adversely affecting preparations for the poll.
He said the commission has pending bills running into billions of shillings.
“We, therefore, appeal to Parliament and National Treasury to provide funds for electoral activities throughout the electoral cycle,” Chebukati said.
Meanwhile, Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka has warned against an alleged plot to change the date for the 2022 General Election, saying such would be unconstitutional.
Former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka said the poll date can only be altered if the country is at war and with the approval of Parliament.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has hinted that Kenya could soon receive another loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Yatani disclosed that the government has applied for a Ksh40 billion loan to finance part of the 2021/2022 Ksh3.6 trillion budget.
The National Treasury has remitted Ksh43.5 billions to county governments, just a week before the end of the 2020/2021 fiscal year.
Treasury boss Ukur Yatani asked governors to prioritise paying of pending bills.
The National Assembly has rejected a proposal by the Treasury to exempt medical oxygen from taxation.
IEBC chair Wafula Chebukari has maintained that those wishing to contest for various elective seats in next year’s election must possess degree certificates from recognised institutions.
Kiambu Woman Representative Gathoni Wamuchomba has decamped from President Uhuru Kenyatta’s camp to Deputy President William Ruto’s “hustlers nation”.
Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Benson Mutura shocked ward representatives yesterday after he turned down a Ksh35 million house “gift”.
Following the introduction of new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in 13 Western Kenya counties, herbalists in Kakamega have all the reasons to smile.
