IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba Steps Aside, Days to the October 26th Repeat Election
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO Ezra Chiloba is taking a three-week leave of absence and will be away when the repeat presidential election is conducted next week, reports Daily Nation.
Sources told Daily Nation that the embattled Chiloba is stepping away “in order to build confidence in stakeholders” and avoid being a distraction.
This follows weeks of demonstrations by National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders and supporters who have been calling on him to step aside. The opposition side has been accusing him of rigging the nullified August 8th election in favor of Jubilee, despite the Supreme Court not finding anyone culpable of rigging or manipulating the votes.
In addition to Chiloba, NASA has been calling for the ouster of Prof Guliye who used to head the subcommittee on research, strategy and ICT, ICT director James Muhati, voter registration and electoral operations director Immaculate Kassait, head of operations Betty Nyabuto among others.
Chiloba said he believes the commission will still deliver a credible election even without his presence because sufficient preparations had been done to address the gaps identified by the Supreme Court, the source told Daily Nation.
Chiloba’s move comes only two days after Dr Roselyn Akombe resigned from the commission, saying partisan politics had been injected into the commission and commissioners were based their decisions based on partisan lines. She said the did not believe the IEBC could deliver a credible election on October 26th, and as such did not want to be part of it (READ: Former IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe Breaks into Tears During an Interview with NPR Radio in the US)
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Chiloba. Hasta la Vista…
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Chiloba. Hasta la Vista. Good Riddance. Phew!!!!!!!
I THOUGHT Chiloba was Going…
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In reply to Chiloba. Hasta la Vista… by Guest1 (not verified)
I THOUGHT Chiloba was Going to be the Most Difficult Person for Baba to Get Out of the Way. I was WRONG.
Change Of Political Tone:…
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In reply to I THOUGHT Chiloba was Going… by Guest1 (not verified)
Change Of Political Tone: Uhuru Surrenders !
October 20, 2017
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Lifted from Faith Hakala
Change Of Political Tone:
1. Uhuru Kenyatta:
“I am ready to sit down and have a conditional dialogue with Hon Odinga over the repeat polls. I admit that we have a problem as a country and only the two of us can solve the current mess. It will however not be talks on coalition government.”
2. Kilemi Mwiria:
“Our constitution is not casted in stone. If the current crisis may lead us into chaos because of political misunderstanding, then let us put the election aside first and solve the mess.”
3. William Kabogo:
“I will advise my brother Wafula Chebukati not to resign. Let him promptly move to the Supreme Court to seek its guidance on postponement of election in order for them to right their wrong. From then we can have free, fair and acceptable election.”
4.Sammy Leshore:
“I am smelling blood just like I did in 1982. I am smelling blood just like I did in 2007. If this election will lead to the spillage of innocent blood, then let dialogue between Uhuru and Odinga prevail. From there the country can cool down and we can have an election.”
5.Kiraitu Murungi:
“I am undoubtedly an ardent supporter of Uhuru Kenyatta and I played pivotal role in the formation of jubilee party. But there comes a time when political partisanship must be put aside and the national interest put forward. My honest opinion is that Uhuru and Raila should talk even if it will mean postponing elections.”
6. Stanley Kiptis:
“As the Governor of Baringo county, I know what bloodshed means. We cannot have an election that will again be delegitimized and probably annulled then we get back to square one. Let us create a level play ground by giving IEBC extension of time to fully prepare for the race.”
7.Alfred Keter:
“Luos, Luhyas, Kisiis et cetera live in Nandi Hills together with Kalenjins amicably. Do you think it is morally right that a simple election preceded with a crisis should be the reason our people should maim and hack each other to death? No! Let us unite our people and get into an election smiling. Even if it will be January.”
8. Oscar Sudi:
“We have worked with Raila in the past. We know his capabilities especially when all of you know the support that he enjoys. Let us stop this dismissive attitude directed towards Raila Odinga And vent out our issues. If not so, we may regret as a country because of a simple act.”
Do you know the difference…
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In reply to Change Of Political Tone:… by Guest1 (not verified)
Do you know the difference between unconditional and "conditional dialogue?"
Oh, you mean your baba is on…
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In reply to I THOUGHT Chiloba was Going… by Guest1 (not verified)
Oh, you mean your baba is on a mission to get people out of the way.....Msando riddle solved here here!
That's why I say RAO SHOULD NEVER EVER BE PRESIDENT OF KENYA!!
Mr. Chebukati and Doctor of…
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In reply to Chiloba. Hasta la Vista… by Guest1 (not verified)
Mr. Chebukati and Doctor of Education Dr. Enkororo of Chinkororo Matiang'i: Please POSTPONE this Presidential Election!!! WHY: Because this Election Circus is COULD be Causing More than We Think STRESS and ANXIETY in Form 4 Students and Other Institutions Preparing for EXAMS this 2017. And this means if These 2 MUSKETEERS do NOT Wake Up! and Smell the THORNY Roses: 2017 EXAM Performance is Going to be DISMAL more than EVER. And Dr. Fred Enkororo will be the Main One to BLAME; and even be SUED for Emotional DISTRESS Inflicted Upon some Section of Kenyans.
Why now Mr. Chiloba, what…
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Why now Mr. Chiloba, what took you so long? This is just the tip of the iceberg! Let's buckle our safety belts, where are in for a rough ride.
Now because the NASA mole…
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In reply to Why now Mr. Chiloba, what… by GG (not verified)
Now because the NASA mole who made it difficult for IEBC to make any decision, without her nossy-self hovering on the Chairman like he was a retard, resigned her busy-bodied self and went 'home' to the US where all process and systems work... where people don't have to do the hard work to lay processes and systems that work....people just wake up to working 'things' that dropped down like manna from heaven....oh ya, Chiloba now you can get a breather, HEY, CHILOBA, usilale sana, remember to vote!
This is ridiculous, he has…
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This is ridiculous, he has put things of rigging in place and he is taking vacation to fool kenyans.The truth came out last night how he was against reform at the IEBC.He might as well stay in permanently for ever till jubillee gives him another senior job.He is pretending to have left thinking that Kenyans are stupid after training his team on how to rigg on 10/26/17 election.Son of abitch.
Fake Joshua quit the race. …
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In reply to This is ridiculous, he has… by Okulaulanga (not verified)
Fake Joshua quit the race. Uhuru is competing with Dida, Aukot, Kaluyu, Wainaina & Nyaga. There is no need of rigging. It will be a walk in the park
Kenya. May Joshua PULL a…
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In reply to Fake Joshua quit the race. … by Kenya (not verified)
Kenya. May Joshua PULL a Fast One on you. Hapo ndipo Utajua Agwambo ni AGWAMBO. But: Remember he (Agwambo) won the 8/8/2017 Presidential Election Hands Down. It was a Walk in the Park.
This is the last chance your…
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In reply to Kenya. May Joshua PULL a… by Guest1 (not verified)
This is the last chance your fake Joshua has to compete next election he will be too old. That why he want to throw the whole country to the dogs. His wakora judges will not help him either
Kenya. Think 2wice before…
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In reply to This is the last chance your… by Kenya (not verified)
Kenya. Think 2wice before Dececrating Raila. Do you know How Old Jomo Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki were when they "ruled Kenya"? You're 1 of the Reasons Mwai Kibaki and Francis Atwoli use Words like PUMBAFU and MSHENZI respectively.
Okulaulanga. Very Good…
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In reply to This is ridiculous, he has… by Okulaulanga (not verified)
Okulaulanga. Very Good Observation; and I am NOT kidding even a bit. Even he could Still be Having the Password.
Wasted deed Chiloba. Nothing…
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Wasted deed Chiloba. Nothing will appease this monster Kenyans have created. You were, but just one of their many bottomless excuses. I fear it is too late.
Just watched Miguna Miguna dissecting their game plan on Larry Madowo (although he claims to be neutral). In short, they intend to overthrow Uhuru whilst crying fowl. Very calculated. Hope my relatives have stocked up for that day. Lord, take the wheel!
Watch at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npIokGG4fJ4
They need to be prosecuted…
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They need to be prosecuted for desertion in court martial. Those who want to resign they should do it as soon as possible
Not so fast, it's their…
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In reply to They need to be prosecuted… by Kenya (not verified)
Not so fast, it's their constitutional right to walk away even on the last day.
Good compromise and a-back…
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Good compromise and a-back-to-ballot window for Rao-baba wise man changes his mind to become a statesman. These happenings if well managed will make a great democracy (and political documentary) out of Kenya contrary to doomsday prophecies abound.
Exactly. Wise folks wait for…
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In reply to Good compromise and a-back… by OneDay@times (not verified)
Exactly. Wise folks wait for the pawns to make their move then they decide what makes the most sense. Akombe is now on a path of destruction, so there is no need for Chiloba to give Nasa any more fodder to use against Kenyans. He is a statesman and will not need any freebies to be recognized as such.
MaragA. You're calling…
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In reply to Exactly. Wise folks wait for… by MaragA (not verified)
MaragA. What You're Doing and Saying here in ABEITING and ENEBLING Electoral Malpractices in Kenya. FYI: Ms. Roselyn Akombe is the StatesLADY here; NOT this Chiloba You're Callung a STATESMAN (yet he Presided Over the Rigging and Stealing of an Election). Ms. Akombe Resigned with INTEGRITY; Chiloba has Steped Aside with Suspucion. You know what? You must not only be in DENIAL (of Jubilee's Electoral Fraudulence) but You're ALSO in Your FAKING (Pretending/ Hypocritical) Mind (that Can't Handle the Bitter Truth).
One more thing Kundos to…
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In reply to Good compromise and a-back… by OneDay@times (not verified)
One more thing Kundos to Chiloba for standing up against political bullying and hooliganism. You stepped aside at your time and terms. More young people like you and we achieve vision 2030 and beyond-when I grow young, I wonna be unshaken like you!
Oh well another one bites…
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Oh well another one bites the dust. Chebukati next......,.,,
indeed so. Perhaps no…
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In reply to Oh well another one bites… by Formerlyguest2 (not verified)
indeed so. Perhaps no elections this year.
What's Chiloba Do Is Well…
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In reply to Oh well another one bites… by Formerlyguest2 (not verified)
What's Chiloba Do Is Well And Good Coz The Way It's Going To Be There We Are Not Happy.....
Who?…
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Who?
These elections must be postponed because something is not right.
Ever since the killed Msando and chopped off his hand something is not right.
Killing Msando brought Bad Mojo on this IEBC.
Good job chiloba for the…
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Good job chiloba for the leave Atleast u didn’t run away like orengo side kick.Now let’s see what the devo warshipa will say this time.He always have something to vomit about.Baba please pay wanjigi his 20bksh coz ur going to bondo straight on 27th u can start a witchcraft casino there for yr vudoos friends
Chilobae its too late. you…
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Chilobae its too late. you have done your godfather biding by placing the algorithm in the server now you want to fool kenyans. Thorough reforms needed and jubilee's influence cut off completely for a free and credible election. NO ELECTION 26TH. Too late.
Sorry Guest1 aka Doreen aka…
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In reply to Chilobae its too late. you… by JOHN KAMAU (not verified)
Sorry Guest1 aka Doreen aka many other handles. Your keyboard betrays you.
Daniel migwi. Your Empty…
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In reply to Sorry Guest1 aka Doreen aka… by MaragA (not verified)
Daniel migwi. Your Empty PoliCRAPS and PoliTRICKS betray you.
tinia marwarwa matige…
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In reply to Daniel migwi. Your Empty… by Guest1 (not verified)
tinia marwarwa matige guthukia keyboard
Let Everybody know (in…
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In reply to tinia marwarwa matige… by Anonymous (not verified)
Let Everybody know (in Enlish/Swahili) what you just said to me.
so you noticed, too much…
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In reply to Sorry Guest1 aka Doreen aka… by MaragA (not verified)
so you noticed, too much time to keep changing handles....she/he a few years ago used to be IphoneG
I love fish. Who else does??…
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I love fish. Who else does??? Since we are talking about fish, let's not forget the smell. 🤣🤣
BTW, happy mashujaa day to…
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BTW, happy mashujaa day to everyone. Let's take a moment to reflect on our past and journey taken by our forefathers and ask ourselves how we, as individuals have enriched what we luckily inherited from them, i.e INDEPENDENCE.
Chilobo, it's a pity you…
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Chilobo, it's a pity you stepped aside a day before Mashujaa day. You stood the chance to go down this honourable recognition had you not buckled under the bullies pressures.
You people are very stupid -…
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You people are very stupid - kodoo kabisa - the guy is taking a 3 week break - angalia calender uone - he will be back by Nov 10th when this thing is over na alogorithim yake imefanya kazi - mayangai tigani baki
Chiloba and the people who…
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Chiloba and the people who screwed up the August election should have been Fired YESTERDAY!-September.
You can't let people who ruined one election conduct another election... What tha hell!!
That's so stupid.
Only an idiot would let people who ruined one election conduct another election.
Am just saying.
Anonymous we neoturumire…
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Anonymous we neoturumire muno! Mitwe kaita tukanire ni gutokoranirio ni ando aya tureta antongoria! Excuse my Kiuk, lakini I appoint you to be our emotion moderator lest we go overboard! All in good spirit, most refreshing in this nasty uncertain climate!
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