This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
Dr. Roslyn Akombe, a dual citizen of the United States and Kenya, has resigned as an Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner, confirming fears of trouble within the IEBC.
Her resignation, announced on October 17, 2017, comes as a surprise, despite repeated denials by IEBC chairman Ezra Chiloba of any trouble within the commission.
Dr. Akombe's resignation has sparked concerns about the stability of the IEBC, which is responsible for conducting elections in Kenya.
More details about Dr. Akombe's resignation and its implications for the IEBC are expected to follow.
