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Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: In accordance with Article 88 (4) of the Constitution, the IEBC is mandated to conduct or supervise referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Source: Constitution of Kenya Artcle 88(4) (2010)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission drafts its own Budget as it is an independent body through its secretary
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article. 21
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance presents
the estimates approved by the EMB for consideration and
approval by the National Assembly
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article. 21
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of 6 years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act 2011 Article 7(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments: There is established the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
In Exercising of its function under this Constitution, the Commission shall not be subjected to the direction or control of any other person or authority
Source: Constitution of Kenya Article 88(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and Eight other members appointed in accordance with Article 250(4) of the Constitution and the provisions of this Act.
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article 5(1) and The Constitution of Kenya Article 250(4).
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article 6(2)and the Constitution of Kenya Chapter 6
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments: The chairman and other members of the Commission shall be nominated through competitive process by the Parliamentary Select Committee and upon approval of the National Assembly be appointed by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) 2008, Section 41(3).
Constitution of Kenya Article 250(2)
Verified: 2024/12/06
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