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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced the deployment of an election observer mission to observe the general election scheduled for August 9, 2022, in Kenya.
The regional body said the observer mission would be led by Dr. Mulatu Teshome, the former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of IGAD, says observers were selected from eight member states, including Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda.
“IGAD is honored to be invited by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya to observe this year’s general elections, and the regional organization is pleased to continue to work with the people of Kenya, electoral institutions, political leaders, and other observer missions to advance the democratization process,” said Dr. Workneh.
The IGAD Secretary has described Dr. Mulatu Teshome, who will lead the election observer mission, as a well-respected Statesman and a distinguished diplomat.
The Executive Secretary called for a democratic, peaceful and prosperous election.
General elections are scheduled in Kenya on August 9, 2022. Voters will elect the President, members of the National Assembly and Senate, county governors, and members of the 47 county assemblies.