JUST IN: Diaspora Kenyans Fight for Voting Access in High Court Petition Against IEBC 

  A group of 92 Kenyan citizens living abroad has taken the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to the High Court, challenging restrictions that limit diaspora voting access. The petitioners argue that the current electoral framework unfairly shuts out thousands of eligible voters by forcing them to cast ballots only at embassies and consulates. Leading the legal fight are Dr. Martin Koyabe, Danson Mukile, and Dr. Kenneth Karanja. They are asking the court for a complete overhaul of the system, saying it is outdated, impractical, and unconstitutional. Justice Lawrence Mugambi is presiding over the case, which highlights the ongoing struggle to balance voter accessibility with logistical realities. Although Kenya’s 2010
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