In a significant legal victory for the National Liberal Party, the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal has ruled in favor of party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, affirming his rightful place on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel. The court’s decision, delivered today, brings to a close a heated legal battle over the nomination process for the crucial electoral body.

The ruling ensures that Dr. Agustus Muli will be gazetted alongside other nominees for the IEBC selection panel, tasked with overseeing the appointment of the IEBC Chairperson and commissioners. This decision follows weeks of legal challenges after Dr. Agustus Muli was initially excluded from the list of nominees forwarded to the President.

In its judgment, the court reaffirmed the fairness of the election process that saw Dr. Agustus Muli emerge victorious and emphasized the need for inclusivity in selecting individuals for key electoral positions.

“This ruling restores the integrity of the selection process and ensures that the rights of all political parties are respected,” Dr. Agustus Muli stated after the court’s decision. “I am honored to represent my party and the public in this important role.”

With this decision, the next steps will include the formal gazettement of Dr. Agustus Muli, clearing the way for the IEBC selection panel to continue its work of appointing electoral officials ahead of the upcoming elections.

This ruling is expected to bring stability to the selection process, ensuring a more transparent and representative approach to electoral oversight.