Email: lakeregionbulletin@gmail.com
Phone: + 254 787 043 173
Tel: + 254 777 345 677

Civil Society wants IEBC to have regular updates on poll preparedness

Date:

Share post:

Civil Society Organizations have questioned IEBC preparedness to deliver the August 9, elections.

Under the auspices of the Angaza Movement, the 10 organizations asked the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to clear the air on 10 key issues relating the next elections.

The organizations include; Kenya Human Rights Commission, AFRICOG, MUHURI and the Civil Societies Organizations Network, among others.

Top on the Angaza Movement list of questions is the issue of electoral technology.

“IEBC needs to confirm to Kenyans and allay any fears that this election will be managed using technology and that it will not fail,” noted the group.

IEBC needs to confirm to Kenyans and allay any fears that this election will be managed using technology and that it will not fail

Angaza Movement

The group say the increase in the number of registered voters and polling stations means more technological demand.

The group also questioned the procurement of elections equipment which they claim is shrouded in mystery.

This comes after reports on voters illegally transferred went viral.

The group wants IEBC to sit down with all stakeholders and clear the air on the issues raised.

The also want the commission to give fortnight updates on its preparedness to deliver the polls.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Kenya Lays Groundwork as Africa’s Next AI Powerhouse, Eyes Deeper Digital Corridor with UAE

Kenya is no longer approaching technology partnerships as a mere consumer of foreign innovation. With eight sub-sea cables,...

Goons Enterprise; How sustainable is ‘goonism’ as a form of employment in Kenya?

A new and troubling informal economy has quietly taken shape – not built on agriculture, manufacturing, trade or...

The Dam Nairobi Forgot: Inside the looming extinction of Nairobi Dam

In the peripheral areas of Kibera, the slums starkly contrast with the tall buildings and guarded compounds around...

Ohangla star Prince Indah becomes a degree holder

Leading Ohangla musician Prince Indah is now a degree holder courtesy of his music prowess. Indah was on June...