IEBC Interviews: Charles Nyachae Explains Why He Quit Part-Time Job with Over KSh 250k Pay
- Appearing before the IEBC selection panel on Monday, March 24, Charles Nyachae explained that he could not continue to serve at the EACJ despite his over KSh 250,000 salary
- Amid his quest to lead the commission, he emphasised his strong background in law, governance, and leadership
- Further, he revealed that his close friend warned him he would either lose his integrity or his life if he takes the IEBC role
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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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Nyachae is one of 11 candidates shortlisted for the IEBC chairperson position.
Why did Charles Nyachae quit EACJ job?
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.
Lobby group moves to court to block Nyachae's bid
Meanwhile, ahead of the ongoing IEBC interviews, a lobby group has filed a court petition seeking to bar Nyachae from being considered for the chairperson position.
The group argues that Nyachae is ineligible, citing his failure to resign as chairperson of the Council of the Kenya School of Government, a public office he still holds.
They claim this disqualifies him from nomination under the constitutional requirements for the role.
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