In the proposed amendments, the IEBC wants those vying for MP to hold a degree from a recognised university. “Our key agenda will be the Elections Act as well as the IEBC matter,” he said. In August last year, the MPs failed to meet the deadline and were forced to extend it by one year. Cord announced it will continue with anti-IEBC protests every Monday until the government gives in to their call for dialogue. Also in the MPs must-do list are several constitutional bills that must be passed by August 27, failing which Parliament may be dissolved prematurely.

Source: The Star June 07, 2016 02:13 UTC