{
  "id": 13968307,
  "title": "IEBC sued over changes to ballot paper security features",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/iebc-sued-over-changes-to-ballot-paper-security-features",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/iebc-sued-over-changes-to-ballot-paper-security-features/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Reconstruction Alliance (NRA) Party has filed a lawsuit against Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over modifications to ballot paper security specifications for the 2027 General Election. The party argues that the changes, detailed in Addendum No. 3 of Tender No. IEBC/OIT/02/2026–2027, could weaken safeguards against electoral fraud and undermine the integrity of the voting process. The NRA contends that the revised specifications permit reduced security features, such as single-color black serialization and static guilloche patterns, which could make it easier to produce counterfeit ballot papers. The party seeks to suspend the implementation of the new specifications and compel IEBC to retain the original security requirements until an independent assessment confirms their adequacy.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing a court challenge over changes to ballot paper security specifications for the 2027 General Election, with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}