ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Review commission meets ECK officials,KBC (2008)

Krieglar said the commission is keenly studying documents available to it with an aim of understanding the magnitude of the crisis that caused the deaths of over 1000 people and displaced about 500,000 others. The committee however toured ECK offices at Anniversary Towers where they held discussions with ECK officials.

Inquiry into disputed presidential polls begins, KBC (2008)

The seven-member Independent Review Committee is discussing the program of its operations at a Nairobi hotel.The seven-member committee has already been gazetted and is expected to commence its work within thirty days for the next three months.

Election petition filed against the South Mugirango postponed yet again, KBC (2008)

The hearing of an election petition filed against the South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara was once again postponed after the legislator filed another appeal stating that since he had not been properly served, he had a time limitation preparing for the case.

No clear winner in poll, says EU report, The Standard (2008)

The EU also handed in the report to the main political parties and the Electoral Commission of Kenya.

Constitution Bills presented in parliament, KBC 2008

The process towards a new constitution Tuesday moved to parliament following the formal introduction of the Constitution Bills in parliament by Justice minister Martha Karua.

Pledge to deliver new law, Daily Nation (2008)

President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga have declared their commitment to a new constitution.

Split voting areas ahead of law review, Daily Nation (2008)

Constituencies with large numbers of voters should be split first before a new constitution is put into place, Mr Kenyatta told a rally at Nairutia shopping centre in Kieni constituency, Nyeri North Distric

We won’t quit, says ECK team, September, Standard (2008)

Krieger called for a radical reform of the ECK and a creation of a new electoral management body with a new name, image and ethos, and committed to administrative excellence in the service of electoral integrity.

Elections results not declared, says witness, Nationmedia (2008)

Mr Charles Mureithi told the court that events at the Naivasha Municipal Hall where vote-tallying took place denied many voters their democratic rights as the rule of law was not applied.

ECK gets stay on State plan to disband it, The Standard (2008)

Mr Justice Nyamu agreed with the commissioners and said they had a strong case that touched on the interpretation and upholding of the Constitution. He said that the manner in which the matter was being handled will have an impact on the constitutional job holders who enjoy security of tenure.

Cabinet verdict: ECK chiefs may be sacked, Nation (2008)

The Cabinet also agreed on the need to have a united approach in the implementation of the changes recommended to Kenya’s electoral process due to the importance of electoral reforms in the prosperity of the country

ECK team ‘ready to leave office’, Nation (2008)

The commissioners and staff have been holding meetings that continued on Tuesday since they received the draft Bill on their fate.

Treasury seeks Sh400m to send Kivuitu team home, The Standard (2008)

The Treasury, The Standard has established, is seeking Sh400 million to send ECK’s 2,000 members of staff home. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua met the Parliamentary Committee on Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs on Monday and it was agreed that the draft Bill on the Kriegler Commission recommendations be split into two and re-drafted.

State rejects ECK send-off package, Nation (2008)

“They will not be thrown out as some politicians are demanding but they will be phased out through a law,” said a government source who did not want to be identified because of the delicate nature of the matter.

Delegates meetings not enough, The Standard (2008)

The Registrar of Political Parties Lucy Ndung’u warned this week holding National Delegates Conferences (NDCs) is only one of the steps towards full registration. Registered parties are required to seek fresh registration under the new Political Parties Act, which spells out strict requirements

ECK commissioners return equipment, The Standard (2008)

Commissioners Hamisi Dena and Pamela Tutui have returned laptops and other equipment, on a day ECK employees threatened to go on hunger strike to protect their jobs once the commission is disbanded.

Kenyans cautioned against the disbandment of government institutions, KBC (2008)

Kathangu says the move by parliament to disband ECK can only mean that the 2007 elections were flawed and thus they are in office illegally. He has cautioned Kenyans against the disbandment of government institutions such as the ECK and the Judiciary on the basis of their alleged involvement in the controversial 2007 general elections saying they are the center bolt of governance in Kenya.

Minister to table Bill on electoral reforms, The Standard (2008)

Today (Tuesday 9) could mark a turning point in electoral reforms as Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and Justice minister Martha Karua make a final push for the disbandment of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) by moving procedural Motions in Parliament.

ODM elections board warns against violence, KBC (2008)

The Orange Democratic Movement's National Elections Board is warning party members against engaging in acts of violence during the ongoing grass roots elections. Party supporters have in the past three days engaged in violent protests amid allegations of electoral malpractices.

ECK reforms: Commissioners and 600 staff sent packing, Eastandard (2008)

In the historic vote that heralds a new chapter in the reform process, not a single member voted against the Bill, while none abstained during the Second Reading.