Firm challenges IEBC tender for election technology
Kenyan company accuses IEBC of discrimination and issuing a flawed tender.
Kenyan firm Galadirel Investment Limited has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for their procurement of technology for the upcoming General Election. The company alleges that the tender is flawed, discriminatory, and violates Article 227 of the Constitution, which mandates fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and cost-effective public procurement.
The Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) tender, which includes hardware and software for biometric voter identification and results transmission, is the focus of the challenge. Galadirel argues that the tender lacks clear technical standards, specifications, and requirements, making it difficult for Kenyan firms to compete.
The company also claims that the tender does not adequately disclose the compatibility and interoperability criteria between existing hardware and the proposed systems, creating uncertainty and potential bias in favor of foreign companies.
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