Recipe for rigging: Battle looms over plan to scrap IEBC's 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...

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A Kenyan government proposal to remove the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has sparked controversy and a looming battle over transparency for the 2027 General Election.

The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to delete Section 39 of the Elections Act, which mandates the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to facilitate livestreaming.
The Bill was passed by the Senate in December 2024 and is now before the National Assembly.
Critics fear this move could undermine electoral transparency and pave the way for rigging.

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