[IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati. He has said the commission is prepared enough for the August polls. Courtesy: Daily Nation]
IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has asserted that the commission is prepared for the forthcoming general elections slated for August 8.
In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Nation, Chebukati maintained that IEBC was ready to conduct the polls despite the legal battles that have threatened the delay of the electoral process.
"How do we judge levels of preparedness? In the context of elections, I guess it is the degree of compliance with timelines. Despite the challenges IEBC has faced, it is clear we have remained on course on critical aspects like voter registration, candidate nominations, regulations, staff recruitment, technology and other materials," he said.
He further reaffirmed the commission's commitment to holding free, fair and credible polls.
"We are independent and we make independent decisions. We have not solicited anyone to speak for us and no one is cajoling us in any way. Those are perceptions, innuendos and fake news," he added.