Kenya’s presidential election has been rescheduled for October 26, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said on Thursday.
This was done to allow for more time to fix the issues that led to the initial vote being annulled.
The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court issued a detailed judgment lambasting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for failing to properly conduct the election.
The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court issued a detailed judgment lambasting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for failing to properly conduct the election.
The court ordered a fresh election, which had initially been set for October 17.
However, doubts had piled up over the ability of the commission to conduct necessary reforms and preparations in such a short time.
The opposition candidate, Raiula Odinga has also called for the sack of the officials, saying they might manipulate the election figures in favour of the incumbent, President Uhuru Kenyatta,
“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 26 October.”
The Commission will update on poll preparedness, including the status of independent audit on the KIEMS technology
— IEBC (@IEBCKenya) September 21, 2017
