NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman (IEBC) Wafula Chebukati has urged the Dispute Resolution Committee to fast-track the hearing of 262 complaints filed after the registration exercise.
Chebukati was speaking at the Milimani law courts on Saturday during the launch of three panels which will hear the disputes.
“The Commission in readiness for the election shared statutory qualifications and requirements for aspirants who intended to vie for any elective seat however like every process anyone who is aggrieved is allowed to challenge the decisions made by the returning officers,” he said.
He indicated that the panels should be able to deliver their judgement and ruling within 48 hours after the completion of the hearing.
“As the committee commences the hearing today, I just want to remind them that this is an election process subject to scrutiny and I urge the committee members to adhere to the principles of natural justice. Let everybody be heard and also strict adherence to the Constitution and the law while handling the complaints before you.”
Chebukati pointed out that those who will be dissatisfied with the decision of the committee will seek other remedies that include gong to the High Court.
The panel started the hearings on Saturday.
