Nelson Makanda
Dr. Nelson Makanda is the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel in Kenya. He is responsible for overseeing the selection of new commissioners for the IEBC, which is crucial for ensuring credible elections in the country. Under his leadership, the panel has embarked on a comprehensive process to evaluate thousands of applications for the commission's positions as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.
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The IEBC Selection Panel, led by Nelson Makanda, submitted its recruitment report to the President.
Ruto's IEBC nominees face tough approval ahead of House vetting
Kenya· 2025-05-11
Bishop Nelson Makanda led the Selection Panel that submitted names for the IEBC chairperson position.
Evangelical clerics welcome new IEBC chairman, commissionersKenya· 2025-05-11
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, submitted its report to the President.
Ruto walks on tightrope amid anxiety over new IEBC lineupKenya· 2025-05-08
The conclusion of what has been a tumultuous process by the Nelson Makanda-led panel to recruit new commissioners is coming to an end.
IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 pollKenya· 2025-05-07
The selection panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, conducted the interviews in two phases.
Ruto receives IEBC nominees report, to submit names to ParliamentKenya· 2025-05-06
Nelson Makanda led the selection panel for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
IEBC selection panel dismisses reports of narrowing list of commission chair to fourKenya· 2025-04-26
Nelson Makanda is the chairman of the Selection Panel for recruitment of nominees for the IEBC.
Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026Kenya· 2025-04-25
Dr. Nelson Makanda is the chair of the IEBC selection panel.
Ombudsman seeks answers on six candidates sneaked in IEBC interviewsKenya· 2025-04-17
Panel Chairman, Nelson Makanda said they had received his communication regarding the withdrawal.
Ruto lawyer steps down from IEBC contestKenya· 2025-04-11
The IEBC selection panel, led by Dr. Nelson Makanda, has already interviewed 11 candidates for the chairperson position.
Kanjama: Listen to politicians as you reconstitute IEBCKenya· 2025-04-02
Nelson Makanda chaired the IEBC selection panel that concluded chairperson interviews.
Mini general election awaits new-look IEBCKenya· 2025-03-31
Nelson Makanda emphasised the need for due diligence in the vetting process.
Former FKF official faces integrity queries as IEBC panel moves to round twoKenya· 2025-03-27
Nelson Makanda is the panel chair who urged Kakai Kissinger to seek judicial remedy over the matters raised.
Candidates for IEBC top seat hard pressed to explain court cases chargesKenya· 2025-03-26
Nelson Makanda is the chair of the IEBC Selection panel.
My age is a non-issue, Ethekon tells IEBC panelKenya· 2025-03-25
The selection panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, is conducting interviews for the IEBC chairperson position.
Nyachae: I quit from regional court over 'unfair' Sh258,000 salaryKenya· 2025-03-24
The selection panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, is conducting interviews for the IEBC chairperson position.
Nyachae: I stepped down from East African Court of Justice over $2,000 'unfair' salaryKenya· 2025-03-24The selection panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, is conducting the interviews for the IEBC chairperson role.
It was a malicious attack, Amadi denies links to Sh102 million gold fraudKenya· 2025-03-24
The selection panel, chaired by Nelson Makanda, is conducting the interviews.
Amadi: IEBC chair needs high emotional intelligence and legal reformsKenya· 2025-03-24Nelson Makanda is leading the panel that will interview the candidates for the IEBC.
Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrowKenya· 2025-03-23
Nelson Makanda is the Chairperson of the IEBC selection panel.
Youth leaders threaten legal action over IEBC selection panel shortlistKenya· 2025-03-20
IEBC selection panel Chairman Nelson Makanda reassured the public that a new electoral commission will be in place by April 25.
IEBC commissioners: Former City Hall Transport CEC Mohammed Dagane among 105 shortlistedKenya· 2025-03-18
Nelson Makanda is the chairperson of the IEBC selection panel.
Anne Amadi, Charles Nyachae among 11 candidates shortlisted for IEBC jobKenya· 2025-03-14
Nelson Makanda is the chairperson of the selection panel for the IEBC Chairperson position.
Men dominate applications for IEBC Chairperson positionKenya· 2025-03-05Nelson Makanda is the chairperson of the IEBC selection panel overseeing the recruitment of a new commission.
Ruto allies call for constitutional amendment to onboard Raila after AUC lossKenya· 2025-02-18
Nelson Makanda is the chairperson of the IEBC selection panel overseeing the appointment of new commissioners.
Making of IEBC amid pressure to deliver credible 2027 electionsKenya· 2025-02-18