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Sifuna, Sigei to lead IEBC Reconstitution team in bipartisan talks

Other members in Azimio include; Millie Odhiambo, and Senator Wambua

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by The Star

Big-read17 May 2023 - 15:52
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In Summary


  • Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo said Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will convene the Azimio team
Members of the bipartisan team walk to address the media at Bomas of kenya after a closed door meeting on May17, 2023

The bipartisan team selected by Kenya Kwanza and Azimio La Umoja has constituted a sub-committee of six members to discuss IEBC reforms. 

 

While addressing the media, Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo said Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will convene the Azimio team, while Senator Hillary Sigei will lead the Kenya Kwanza side. 

Other members on the Azimio side include; Millie Odhiambo, and Senator Wambua 

On Kenya Kwanza are MP Mwangi Mutuse and  Boni Khalwale. 

The team agreed that the constitution of the IEBC will be prioritised and will be addressed in their next meeting.

The bipartisan team will also conduct the talks outside of Parliament, however, regularly consult the House on the need basis

“We settled on a hybrid process where we recognised that Parliament may have a role. We agreed that we will engage Parliament where necessary but otherwise the process essentially is outside of Parliament,” Otiende Amollo said

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