IEBC to petition Parliament over minimum academic qualifications for political candidates ahead of polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced plans to petition Parliament to enact legislation establishing minimum academic qualifications for individuals seeking elective office, reigniting one of Kenya’s most divisive educational policy debates as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. IEBC National Steering Committee Chairperson Evans Masiti said the commission was alarmed by…

