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IEBC chairperson contender Charles Nyachae has admitted that he received a monthly salary of $2,000 (over KSh 250,000) at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) despite doing little to no work.
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Speaking during an interview before the IEBC selection panel on Monday, March 24, Nyachae explained that the court operates on an ad hoc basis, with only four sessions annually, many of which were often cancelled due to financial constraints.
The aspirant revealed he resigned from the EACJ, stating that he felt he was not adding value to the people of East Africa.
"The EA Court of Justice is an ad hoc court, meaning it is not full-time and operates on a specific calendar. There are four sessions in a year, but each session is often cancelled due to financial issues.
During this time, I was earning over KSh 250,000 per month for doing nothing. I felt that I was not adding value to the people of East Africa by remaining in a court that hardly operated," he elaborated.
The former Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) chairperson emphasised his strong background in law, governance, and leadership, noting that he is currently pursuing a PhD in leadership and governance.
He acknowledged concerns about the watering down of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and expressed a firm commitment to upholding integrity at IEBC if appointed.
Addressing the pressures that come with the role, Nyachae assured the panel that he would not quit, even in challenging circumstances.
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"I won’t quit at IEBC if I’m given this opportunity as I did quit at EACJ because I know at IEBC there’s a lot to do unlike at EACJ. Even with pressure at IEBC, I won’t quit, I must handle it impartially" he stated.
Nyachae also revealed that some people had warned him about the risks of taking the IEBC job.
"A close friend told me I should be prepared to either lose my integrity or my life, but I told him no—I do not intend to lose my life while serving the people of Kenya," he asserted.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
