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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
August 2, 2026
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Battle looms over plan to scrap livestreaming of election results
A controversial proposal to scrap the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has set the stage for a fresh battle over the transparency of the 2027 General Election...
✨ Key Highlights
A legislative proposal in Kenya is igniting controversy by seeking to eliminate the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations, potentially impacting the transparency of the 2027 General Election.
- The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to repeal Section 39 of the Elections Act, which mandates this livestreaming mechanism.
- The bill has passed the Senate and is now before the National Assembly.
- This move could lead to a significant debate over electoral transparency, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) expected to be central to the discussion.
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