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Kenya: Ruling Brings Into Focus Role of Election Observers
Nation, 3 September 2017
The annulment of the presidential poll results has brought into focus the usefulness of foreign observers. Read more »
Should Kenya's Electoral Body Resign?
This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling that indicted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for having "failed, neglected or refused to conduct the presidential election in a manner consistent with the dictates of the constitution". The National Super Alliance leadership, led by Raila Odinga, also says the polls agency cannot be relied on to conduct a credible election in 60 days.
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Kenya: Ekuru Aukot Joins Push for Removal of IEBC
Nation, 3 September 2017
Thirdway Alliance presidential contestant Ekuru Aukot has asked the electoral agency's staff to resign, following the Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated the recent… Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC Mistakes to Cost Taxpayers Billions of Shillings
Nation, 3 September 2017
Billions of shillings have gone down the drain as mistakes of the electoral commission are now set to send the country back to the polls. Read more »
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Kenya: Poll Body's Credibility in Question
East African, 2 September 2017
Kenya's electoral body is now in the spotlight following the nullification of the presidential election by the Supreme Court, which also ordered fresh polls. Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC in Daylong Crisis Meeting Following Supreme Court Edict
Nation, 2 September 2017
Electoral commissioners were Saturday holed up in a daylong crisis meeting to craft the way forward in light of the Supreme Court determination that nullified the August 8… Read more »
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Kenya: Odinga Targets Chebukati and Team After Supreme Court Victory
Capital FM, 1 September 2017
National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate Raila Odinga has said they will pursue prosecution of electoral commission officials, following the annulment of the August 8… Read more »
InFocus
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have reportedly threatened to "deal with" the Judiciary should they be re-elected in an election. In a historic ruling and a ... Read more »
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Uhuru Kenyatta has called on citizens to maintain peace, and vowed to beat his contender Raila Odinga at the ballot after the Supreme Court's call for new polls. Odinga, however, ... Read more »
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A six-judge bench, by majority decision, has found that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission failed to conduct the polls according to the Constitution and Elections ... Read more »
