Why opposition is wary over IEBC's polls system

Opposition leaders say the Smartmatic technology will be used to rig the 2027 polls..

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The integrity of Kenya's electoral process has come under scrutiny following revelations in a New York court case against indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

A shocking accusation from a former Venezuelan intelligence chief has cast a shadow over the company that provided technological support for Kenya’s last two general elections.
The controversy concerns the voting and tallying system used by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in 2017 and 2022.
The accusation links the technology provider to charges leveled against Nicolas Maduro, raising urgent questions for Kenya.

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