The process of recruiting a Chairperson and Six Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is taking shape as the Selection Panel commenced the long listing process of applications.

The IEBC Selection Panel started the long listing process for applicants for the position of Chairperson and the Six Commissioners yesterday after expiry on the one month period for application for the positions. 

The Panel's Chairperson, Dr Nelson Makanda, launched the exercise that is being undertaken by members of the Secretariat.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi arrived in Juba, South Sudan on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 for the 13th Ordinary Session of the Plenary Assembly of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR). 

Speaker Kingi will on Thursday March 30, 2023 preside over the meeting of the Speakers of the Parliaments of the 12 States which are members of FP-ICGLR.

On Friday, March 31st, the Speaker will chair the Plenary Assembly which is the top organ of the Forum.