IEBC Backs Bill Requiring Political Parties to Nominate Persons with Disabilities

Author: Rene OtingaPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Kenya

Politics

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has backed a bill that would change how political parties select nominees for county assembly seats. The proposal would require parties to nominate persons with disabilities. If passed, it could introduce new nomination rules for political parties.

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