Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Mutula maintains December practical to hold elections




Written By:Diana Okemwa/KNA,    Posted: Mon, Jan 09, 2012
Mutula assured Kenyans that the IEBC has the capacity to deliver free, fair and competent elections
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Mutula Kilonzo has reiterated that even if the court sets the election date on August, he would still advise Kenyans that December was practically the best time for elections.
Speaking at KICC Monday, after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission   (IEBC) launched the preliminary report on the first review of the delimitation of boundaries, the minister said that just like any other Kenyan, he is waiting for the Friday's court ruling on elections date.
Mutula assured Kenyans that the IEBC has the capacity to deliver free, fair and competent elections and urged Kenyans to be supportive of the newly founded electoral body.
"This is a body I personally have faith in its credibility as a person'' said the minister and commended the Commission for the milestone they have covered.
Meanwhile, the Commission for Implementation of the Constitution and the office of the Attorney General could be reunited this week as delegates meet in Naivasha to discuss the bone of contention between the two offices.  
Justice minister Mutula Kilonzo says the meeting is aimed at ironing out the differences between the key players in the implementation of the constitution to fast track the process as the country nears election time.
Speaking during the launch,  Mutula however expressed concern over the absence of CIC at the function which he noted is part of the implementation process.
The minister said Prime Minister Raila Odinga will on Tuesday hold a crisis meeting for the cabinet sub-committee regarding the same.
Mutula said also to be discussed at the meeting is the controversial devolution bill.
The reports launched by the IEBC seek to increase the number of constituencies from 210 to 290 as outlined in the constitution.
Despite the commission having numerous meetings to iron out issues highlighted by the defunct Ligale (IIBRC), controversies have marred the process  with some leaders calling on IEBC Chairman Isaak Hassan to reject the Ligale report as it was not constitutional.
The report has been released to members of the public for 21 days to go through the report and  give a feedback to the commission 

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