NASA Pushes for Devolvement of IEBC to the 47 Counties

Opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) now wants Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) devolved to each of the 47 counties.

The devolvement of the IEBC is part of the Nasa push to have the Bomas draft of the constitution revisited to allow Kenya revert to the parliamentary system of governance as oppose to pure a presidential system.

The plan by NASA aims to have each of the 47 counties independently run their elections, including that of the presidency. Nasa believes that the move will prevent the executive arm of government from capturing the few IEBC officials based at Anniversary Towers.

“A small club of people is holding on to power to satisfy individual interests at the expense of taxpayers,” NASA chief campaigner Musalia Mudavadi says.

Mudavadi, the Amani National Congress (ANC) leader further said that NASA will not relent in its quest for electoral reforms — the key to restoring electoral justice.

“Kenya must have a leadership that respects the rule of law, promotes electoral justice and has the interests of Kenyans at heart,” Mudavadi said in an interview with the Star.

Mudavadi further said Nasa will push for change in the current system of governance to make it more inclusive. He said NASA is confident a parliamentary system will ensure inclusivity.

“The current administration is a reluctant partner in pushing for justice and is busy fighting devolution and the Constitution to advance its interests. We’ll ensure the interests of Kenyans are achieved,” the ANC leader said.

“The country is being run by an exclusive club where the majority are excluded and blackmailed. Some are intimidated and threatened to endorse a government that has no legitimacy,” Mudavadi added.