We are not subject to direction or control by any person or authority,” said the IEBC. The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) recently flagged off 241 candidates seeking to run for office over integrity issues. But the commission on Thursday told the High court that the EACC cannot direct it on how to conduct its mandate. On matters of impeachment, IEBC and EACC agreed that such candidates cannot vie. Sonko appealed to the Court of appeal and failed.

Source: The Star June 10, 2022 06:11 UTC