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August 19, 2026
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Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election

Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former AG Justin Muturi have renewed calls for the IEBC to keep Smartmatic out of the 2027 polls, reviving memories of the technological disputes in 2022...

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Kenya's opposition is renewing its campaign to prevent Smartmatic from being involved in the 2027 General Election, signaling early battles over the technology that will manage the vote.

  • The opposition's primary concern is the integrity of the electoral process, specifically questioning the suitability of Smartmatic systems.
  • Key opposition figure, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, is leading the charge against the technology provider.
  • The battle over Smartmatic's involvement highlights a pre-election struggle focused on the technological backbone of the upcoming vote.

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