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Originally published by Kenyanstop
July 30, 2026
16h ago
IEBC Explains Election Law Amendments Amid Fears of Live Streaming Ban
The clarification comes amid widespread reports that the commission was seeking to ban election results livestreamed as it has during other election periods, raising questions over the credibility of the 2027 polls...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a clarification regarding the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, refuting claims that it seeks to ban live streaming of election results or revert to manual systems.
- The IEBC stated that media reports alleging the scrapping of live streaming and a return to manual results transmission are erroneous.
- The proposed amendments aim to introduce a complementary mechanism for result transmission in areas with inadequate network coverage.
- The Bill aligns the Elections Act with the Supreme Court's 2017 decision, affirming the statutory Form 34A as the primary record of results.
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