{
  "id": 7339950,
  "title": "‘We are not out of time’: IEBC defends election technology timeline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/we-are-not-out-of-time-iebc-defends-election-technology-timeline",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:22:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/we-are-not-out-of-time-iebc-defends-election-technology-timeline/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya - The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reassured the public that there is still sufficient time to procure and test election technology for the 2027 General Election, despite delays in the tender process. IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana stated that the commission has 120 days to complete procurement followed by another 60 days for simulations and testing. Mukhwana assured that the commission is committed to complying with orders issued by the Judiciary and will amend the tender if necessary. The IEBC's procurement process has faced legal challenges, with the tender process coming under scrutiny over its requirements. A recent High Court order directed the commission to review and amend its tender for the Integrated Elections Management System. Mukhwana acknowledged that some procurement decisions have ended up in court, but emphasized the commission's willingness to comply with court orders. He appealed to the Judiciary to expedite cases arising from the procurement process to avoid delays that could affect the commission's preparations. The technology procurement is particularly critical to the credibility of the 2027 election, as it includes electronic voter identification, results transmission, and related election-management systems.",
  "summary": "IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission had about 120 days to complete the procurement of the technology, followed by another 60 days for simulations and testing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "IEBC officially publishes notice for 2027 General Election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/iebc-officially-publishes-notice-for-2027-general-election",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:39:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "IEBC officially publishes 2027 election notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/iebc-officially-publishes-2027-election-notice",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:29:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}