Karua criticises MPs over removal of IEBC polling station livestreaming requirement
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised Parliament’s decision to remove the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) legal obligation to livestream election results at polling stations, warning that the move could undermine transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. Writing on X on Friday, October 23, 2026, Karua questioned why lawmakers would remove […]
Parliament's decision to remove the IEBC's legal obligation to livestream election results at polling stations has sparked criticism from opposition leader Martha Karua. In a statement on X, Karua questioned the move, emphasizing the importance of transparency in elections to protect voters' choices and build public confidence. She referenced Article 81 of the Constitution, which mandates transparent, impartial, accurate, and accountable elections.
Karua argued that Kenya's history of electoral disputes should prompt Parliament to strengthen safeguards rather than weaken them. She challenged lawmakers to explain their decision, asking how they could represent citizens while removing protections aimed at safeguarding their votes. The controversy stems from the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which seeks to repeal and replace Section 39 of the Elections Act, the law governing the transmission, determination, and declaration of election results.
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