July 31, 2017
US election observer group cautions IEBC over KIEMS failure
An international election observer mission has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct proper tests on electronic systems before the August 8 polls to avoid possible technology failure.
United States observer group Carter Center Election Observation Mission said the proper functioning of the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) network throughout the electoral process would be a major boost to the credibility of the elections.
The observer mission said the success of the polls would be largely dependent on the proper functioning of the KIEMS network, saying proper simulation of the kits should be undertaken to ensure that the technology functions smoothly and that each polling station has sufficient back-up batteries.
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US election observer group cautions IEBC over KIEMS failure