President Ruto's lawyer Katwa Kigen withdraws from IEBC Commissioner bid

Kigen, who was slated to appear before the IEBC selection panel on Thursday, cited the need to avoid unnecessary attention that could distract from the commission's core mandate. 

Kigen represented President Ruto during the 2022 presidential petition at the Supreme Court and was part of his International Criminal Court defence. 

His candidacy had raised impartiality concerns due to his close ties with the president. His decision to step back comes amid growing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.