Koki Muli Faces Backlash for Allegedly Delaying IEBC Reconstitution
Key takeaways
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- Ambassador Koki Muli is under heavy fire from angry social media users who accuse her of frustrating Kenya’s electoral process.
- The South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) lecturer has maintained a long-standing ambition to serve on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the body responsible for overseeing elections in Kenya.
- Dr. Muli has been rejected four times in 2009, 2011, 2021, and 2024.
- Her latest bid for the IEBC selection panel was unsuccessful after she was defeated by National Liberal Party chairman Augustus Muli.
- Social media users are hysterically complaining of perennial failed attempts to join the commission, accusing her of interference.
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Koki Muli’s failed attempt to join the IEBC selection panel
Koki Muli was beaten by Mr. Augustus Muli for the position on the IEBC selection panel as a representative of smaller parties.
Koki Muli, a familiar contestant in IEBC positions, was again unsuccessful in her bid to join the selection panel.
Koki enjoys the support of Wiper party leader and former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka who has vouched for her inclusion.
Hon. Musyoka fronted Koki Muli’s name as Azimio’s representative, forcing Augustus Muli to rush to court to safeguard his victory.
The active court case has led to a major delay in the process.
The IEBC reconstitution process began amid high tensions, as Kenyans pressured the president to appoint commissioners.
Dissatisfied citizens called for the urgent restoration of the elections body to initiate the removal of members of parliament for passing unjust laws.
President Ruto yielded to public pressure and signed the IEBC Amendment Bill 2024 into law, setting the stage for the commission’s reconstitution.
A selection panel is being formed to appoint the IEBC commissioners in preparation for the 2027 election.
Kenyans question Koki Muli’s repeated applications for IEBC positions
Kenyans on social media have voiced frustrations over Koki Muli’s problematic applications to join the electoral commission.
While others view her moves as mere interference, others allege that the diplomat is being planted to spy for Kalonzo Musyoka’s team.
Social media users are hysterically complaining of electoral legal suits related to Koki Muli, accusing her of delaying the process.
The drama continues as Kenyans across the country wait with bated breath for the successful reconstitution of the IEBC selection panel.
Intense political activity is expected to follow, including the removal of heavily unpopular MPs, and mobilization for the 2027 elections.
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