Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has yet again called for the immediate formation of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

In a statement after meeting with leaders from Kilifi County at his Wamunyoro residence on Thursday, January 23, 2025, said that the lack of reconstitution of the IEBC violates the constitution.

Furthermore, he added that the formation will enable Kenyans in the constituencies where vacancies in elective positions are to get representation.

“The formation of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is a pivotal constitutional act towards the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Kenya. It is unconstitutional to deny any Kenyan the right to representation in the National or the county assembly.

“I am calling for the immediate formation of IEBC to enable Kenyans to get representation in areas where vacancies in elective positions are due, case in point Magarini Constituency in Kilifi County. The lack of reconstitution of the IEBC infringes on the residents of Magarini’s right to representation, which is their constitutional right, “Gachagua said.

The leaders present include Hon. Furaha Chengo Ngumbao (Kalama Wehu), a former personal assistant to a political advisor in the office of the President and Hon. Kalama, an aspirant for Magarini constituency Member of Parliament.

The formation of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is a pivotal constitutional act towards the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in Kenya.

It is unconstitutional to deny any Kenyan the right to representation in the National or the… pic.twitter.com/9z0yRuRoKq

— Rigathi Gachagua (@rigathi) January 23, 2025

Gachagua on youths empowerment

Commenting on the youths and politics, Gachagua noted that the young generation needs guidance and not be used for political gains adding that listening to and engaging them will bring a positive change to the nation.

“Our children, the young people, are no longer to be taken as political pawns by anyone. We have a moral duty and an obligation to guide them through our words and actions.

“We must listen and engage this young, productive generation whose quest is to change our nation positively for the better. We cannot afford indifference and melancholy anymore,” Gachagua said.

The second deputy president further disclosed that he also hosted representatives of the Nyanza Region Youth Professionals Movement at his rural residence on January 23, 2025.

“Refreshed this evening at my Wamunyoro Residence to engage the representatives of the Nyanza Region Youth Professionals Movement led by their Chairperson Peter Odhiambo (Macawora Junior). The caucus, with a membership of 2000 ambitious, focused, and creative young blood, is what we need for the good of our Nation now,” he added.

He revealed that the youths engaged him on the future of work and what they believe should be the way forward for the Nation.

Our children, the young people, are no longer to be taken as political pawns by anyone. We have a moral duty and an obligation to guide them through our words and actions.

We must listen and engage this young, productive generation whose quest is to change our nation positively… pic.twitter.com/WjHrlcjfBY

— Rigathi Gachagua (@rigathi) January 23, 2025