IEBC moves Kenya’s repeat presidential poll to October 26

Posted on 09/21/2017 by WakenyaCanada in Kenya News

The fresh presidential elections as ordered by the Supreme Court will now be held on October 26, just five days to the 60 days allowed by the Constitution.

In a brief statement, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati announced that the decision was taken to ensure the commission is fully prepared in light of the apex court’s judgment delivered on Wednesday.

Technology

“There is no doubt that the judgment impacts on the election operations and in particular technology to be deployed,” Mr Chebukati said.

“In order to ensure that the commission is fully prepared to deliver an election that meets the standards set out by the Supreme Court, we wish to notify the public and all stakeholders that the fresh presidential election shall now be held on Thursday October 26, 2017,” the chairman added, further announcing that IEBC will issue more details on Friday on the state of preparedness.

According to Mr Chebukati, IEBC continues to review the detailed Supreme Court for purposes of understanding its implications on the court-ordered fresh poll.