IEBC, Interior Ministry in spotlight over alleged ID, voter enrolment scheme
The Kenyan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Ministry of Interior are facing allegations of manipulating voter and identity card registration. Critics claim the institutions are selectively registering voters in regions favorable to the current government.
Why it matters
Allegations of electoral manipulation threaten the democratic integrity and stability of the Kenyan political process.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) The Ministry of Interior and National Administration through the National Registration Bureau (NRB) have been accused of selective voter and identity card registration to pro government regions such as Rift Valley, North Eastern parts of Coast and along the Kenyan borders. Sources from both the IEBC and the NRB have disclosed that the officers from the three institutions have established a squad which involves the ID registration officers, the Deputy County Commissioners (DCCs) and the Constituency Returning Officers (ROs) whose job is to facilitate the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kit. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off annual plans. Offer ends in…
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