New poll tech splits Gachagua, Kalonzo as IEBC faces fresh siege
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is clashing with other opposition leaders over the choice of technology firm for the 2027 Kenyan elections. Gachagua opposes the potential selection of a South Korean firm, while government allies dismiss his concerns as political posturing.
Why it matters
The integrity of electoral technology is a critical factor in the stability and perceived legitimacy of Kenya's upcoming general elections.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua during a presser flanked by Nyandarua Senator John Methu in Nairobi on August 26, 2026
The article presents conflicting viewpoints from both the opposition and government sides without taking a definitive stance.
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