IEBC decries budget constraints, security challenges after missing registration target

IEBC fell short of continuous voter registration target by 154,524 voters, chairperson Ethekon says at least 2.3 million new voters registered between March 30 and April 28...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fallen short of its voter registration target, citing budget constraints and security challenges.

IEBC registered 2,345,476 new voters between March 30 and April 28, missing its target by 154,524.
The commission's Chairperson, Erastus Ethekon, highlighted difficulties reaching remote and marginalized areas.
Staff in some regions faced threats and security concerns, necessitating increased coordination with security agencies.

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