Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of predetermining the procurement of a new election management system in favor of South Korean firm Miru Systems Co Ltd, alleging it's a scheme to manipulate the 2027 General Election.

• Gachagua claims the tender process for the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) has already been decided for Miru Systems.
• He cited alleged technical problems with Miru Systems' technology in previous elections in the DRC, Philippines, and Iraq.
• The IEBC has suspended the tender proceedings following a challenge at the Public Procurement Administration Review Board.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has temporarily halted the procurement of critical election technology, potentially jeopardizing the 2027 General Election calendar.

• The halt follows a request for review filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
• Key individuals involved include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
• This suspension raises concerns about the possibility of delaying or altering the election date, despite the recently released electoral calendar.

Allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that South Korean election technology provider Miru Systems is a tool for rigging the upcoming general election have brought the company's past into scrutiny.

• Miru Systems, the technology supplier for the IEBC, has a history of controversies and technical issues in countries where it has provided electronic voting solutions.
• Key figures involved include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the IEBC.
• The controversy highlights past performance issues with the company's technology.

Kenya's opposition plans to closely monitor the upcoming elections to prevent vote rigging, according to Kalonzo Musyoka.

• The opposition will be vigilant to deter recurring incidents of election fraud.
• Key figure: Kalonzo Musyoka, a leader of the Wiper party.
• Call to action: Urging the IEBC to ensure transparency in the entire election preparation process.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is calling for increased transparency from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) regarding the procurement of election technology for the upcoming 2027 General Election.

• Musyoka's demand stems from concerns that alleged tailor-made tendering processes could undermine public trust.
• Key figure: Kalonzo Musyoka, Wiper Party leader.
• Key organization: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• Notable detail: Allegations of tender processes being "tailor-made" are cited as a reason for concern.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua that Miru Systems, a South Korean company, has been awarded a contract for the 2027 general election technology in a scheme to rig the vote.

• IEBC has denied allegations of a corrupt deal with Miru Systems.
• The accusation was made by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua.
• The alleged plot involves rigging the upcoming 2027 general election.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that IEBC commissioners and President William Ruto received a bribe of Sh2 billion to award a technology tender to a South Korean company.

• The alleged bribe amount is Sh2 billion.
• Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua, IEBC commissioners, and President William Ruto.
• The tender was for technology supplied by South Korean firm Miru Systems.