Six years after the promulgation of the Constitution, Kenya has yet to get an electoral body that passes the integrity test. Therefore, the current vacuum should be seen as a second chance at realising a truly transparent and trusted electoral body. There is a deal in sight, but the joint committee is yet to agree on the mode of picking the electoral commission bosses. As major stakeholders in the outcome and process, Kenyans should, as a matter of necessity, participate in the process. WATERSHED MOMENTThe promulgation of the Constitution in August, 2010 was a watershed moment in Kenyan electoral governance history as it outlined a more transparent electoral body.

Source: Daily Nation August 15, 2016 19:07 UTC