Gachagua demands IEBC talks before Smartmatic contract expires on November 24
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday urged the IEBC to meet the opposition over its voter technology deal. He warned that mass voter registration could stall if the Smartmatic contract lapses before a new system is bought.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to explain its technology plans for the 2027 General Election. He spoke on Sunday at a church service at AIC Bathi in Kimende, Capital FM reported. Gachagua said the IEBC's contract with technology provider Smartmatic expires on November 24. Buying a new system takes six months, he said. He warned that the gap could disrupt mass voter registration. He wants stakeholders to meet immediately to discuss renewing the contract. A "vacuum" was not acceptable, he said. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader also wants the IEBC to consult representatives of the United Opposition. He accused the commission of shutting stakeholders out of talks on election preparedness. "We are telling IEBC you cannot make decisions alone," Gachagua said. He said…
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