IEBC joins International Commission of Jurists to validate 2022 election compendium
 23rd Aug 2024

The Commission took part in a validation forum hosted by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in Nairobi on 9th August, 2024 that discussed the 2022 Election Compendium.

Ruth Makuthu, the Ag. Manager Legal Reforms, Political Parties and Campaign Financing and also a member of ICJ represented the Commission, which was invited owing to its mandate to conduct elections.

The Commissions provided insights on how to enhance quality of information compiled that is critical in the validation process to finalize the 2022 Election Compendium.

ICJ Kenya, in partnership with Uraia Trust through the support of DANIDA, has been implementing the Electoral Accountability Project that advocates for accountability in the electoral process through engagement with stakeholders.

The first phase involved debriefing judges, judicial officers, and lawyers handling election cases, with a focus on Electoral Dispute Resolution (EDR) processes.

The second phase involves publishing the Fourth Edition of the Elections Compendium, a vital reference guide for practitioners in the bench, bar, academia, media, and civil society. The compendium reflects the evolving electoral landscape in Kenya and the region, highlighting changes in electoral laws through legislative amendments and judicial pronouncements and it also addresses any gaps.