EACC and the Kenya Media Sector Working Group in Discussions on Electoral and Governance Issues

From Twitter/@EACCKenya

EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak joins media fraternity under the auspices of Kenya Media Sector Working Group to discuss electoral and governance issues pursuant to Chapter Six of the Constitution as the country gears up for general elections in 2022. As a Commission, the main obstacle to the effective implementation of Chapter 6 is in the provisions of Article 99(3) and 193(3) of the Constitution.

These Articles provide that a person cannot be barred from seeking election unless all possibility of appeal or review of the relevant sentence or decision have been exhausted. Certainly, with the capacity challenges of our judicial processes, it is practically impossible to conclude a case and exhaust all possible appeals within a 5-year term of an elective position.

Regrettably, as we gather here today, some of the aspirants that we had blacklisted won the elections and assumed public office despite facing serious criminal charges including corruption, murder, forgery of academic certificates, impersonation among other integrity deficits.