Kenya Reacts to Manual Voter Registration

The decision by Kenya's electoral commission to manually register voters after a tender for electronic registration kits ended in controversy has elicited mixed reactions, with some government officials describing the outcome as a step backwards.

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  • Kenya:   IEBC to Name BVR Winner Today

    The Star, 30 July 2012

    Symphony Africa will today know if it will be awarded the Sh3.9 billion tender to supply the IEBC with Biometric Voter Registration kits when the tender committee sits. This is… Read more »

An official prepares to open a ballot box in the 2007 election (file photo): Controversy over a government tender for polling equipment has raised concerns about a possible delay in the presidential election.

  • Kenya:   Duale Defends IEBC

    The Star, 30 July 2012

    Dujis MP Aden Duale has defended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission and instead accused some MPs and politicians of interfering with its work . While speaking at… Read more »

  • Kenya:   IEBC Inertia Dangerous

    The Star, 27 July 2012

    It is difficult to understand why anyone would suggest that Kenya's next general election be postponed to August 2013. This is not only unacceptable but also dangerous. A majority… Read more »

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