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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Controversy Over IEBC's KIEMS Supplier Reignites Due to US Case Against Nicolas Maduro - January 2026
Concerns about the integrity of Kenya's voting and tallying system have reignited due to a New York court case. New accusations against indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have cast a shadow over the company that supplied the technology for Kenya's 2017 and 2022 general elections. The charges against Maduro were brought by the US in a New York court. These revelations have brought the integrity of Kenya's entire electoral process under renewed scrutiny, with the opposition expressing wariness about the IEBC's polls system.
