Kenya moves to resolve electoral body stalemate with joint House committee

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. PHOTO | FILE

Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta has set up a joint committee of both the National Assembly and the Senate to resolve the stalemate over the electoral body.

Speaking at State House Wednesday shortly before the reading of the budget, President Kenyatta agreed to the formation of the committee outside parliament that will hear and collate views of various stakeholders on the issue of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).