IEBC faces court bid over secrecy of 2027 election protocols
A petitioner has moved to court seeking orders compelling the IEBC to disclose key details of its preparations for the 2027 General Election, including polling stations, the national tallying centre and voter identification and verification procedures.
A petition has been filed in court, demanding the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reveal key information about its plans for the 2027 General Election. Francis Awino, the petitioner, seeks orders compelling the electoral agency to disclose details about polling station locations, tallying centers and identification procedures.
Awino wants the IEBC to share information about the proposed national tallying center, including its legal basis, location, and public access arrangements. The petitioner is also requesting disclosure of voter registration, identification and verification records, as well as protocols for biometric verification failures and technical challenges.
Awino is seeking interim orders barring the IEBC from implementing undisclosed protocols that could affect voters' rights. The court is being asked to require the IEBC to file an affidavit within seven days, detailing whether a national tallying center has been designated and if operational protocols exist. Awino argues that transparency in election protocols is essential for public trust and constitutional rights.
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