Kenya: The IEBC's Promise to the Citizens

23 September 2012

The IEBC has assured the public that the next general election will be held on March 4 as initially planned and dismissed claims by politicians there is a scheme to extend the date to August next year. "We're ready to conduct elections on March 4 and those suggesting there are plans to extend the date are misleading Kenyans," Isaack Hassan, the chairman told the CIOC.

Isaack said there will be no postponement of the date of the elections the commission has set pleading with the political class for support and goodwill. "We also need the support of parliament and all politicians. Parliament must urgently pass the elections regulations before the House to become part of the laws of Kenya," he said, pointing out the commission has finalised plans to launch voter education manual and curriculum.

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