IEBC speaks after Roselyn Akombe's exit

From left IEBC vice chair Consolata Maina, Chairman Wafula Chebukati and commissioner Paul Kurgat during a past event. IEBC has said it regrets the resignation of of one of its commissioners Dr Roselyn Akombe. P

In Summary

• IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati has asked electoral officials adversely mentioned over poll irregularities to step aside and allow special project team to manage repeat poll.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has expressed regret after commissioner Roselyn Akombe resigned seven days to the repeat presidential election.

“We regret the resignation of commissioner Dr Akombe. We will provide more details in due course,” the commission said in its official Twitter account.

In a press conference at Bomas of Kenya on Wednesday, IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati asked electoral officials adversely mentioned over poll irregularities to step aside and allow special project team to manage repeat poll.