Kenya poll body’s credibility in question

Kenya's electoral commission, IEBC, chairman Wafula Chebukati addressing journalists in Nairobi in the wake of the ruling annulling presidential election results on September 1, 2017. With him are commissioners Margaret Mwachanya (centre) and Roselyn Akombe. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL | NMG

Kenya’s electoral body is now in the spotlight following the nullification of the presidential election by the Supreme Court, which also ordered fresh polls.

Immediately after the ruling, the National Super Alliance (Nasa) leadership, led by Raila Odinga, was unanimous in saying the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cannot be relied on to conduct a credible election in 60 days.