The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) vice-chairperson Juliana Cherera has resigned. This comes days after President Ruto suspended the four rebel commissioners. See article.
In her resignation letter dated December 5, Cherera says her stay is no longer tenable after failed efforts to deal with corporate governance issues in the electoral body.
“It is with immense woe that today I tender my resignation as Commissioner and vice-chairperson of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission,” Cherera’s resignation letter reads in part.
Cherera stated that in her tenure as the commissioner she dispensed her duties diligently, meticulously and put a spirited effort in helping the commission deal with corporate governance issues under very difficult circumstances.
“As vice chairperson, I always advocated for fair treatment and equal opportunity for all staff,” she said.
However, the former VC noted that her cumulative actions done in good faith were unfortunately misjudged and misinterpreted.
“I sincerely thank His excellency William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya for the opportunity accorded to me to serve the republic, God bless,” she said.
Her resignation comes two days after IEBC commissioner Justice Nyang’aya resigned from his position on Friday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation as a commissioner of the IEBC effective today (Friday),” Nyang’aya said in a letter to President William Ruto.
By BNN