Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati (L) and CEO Ezra Chiloba at a past event. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has again given Al Ghurair the green light to start printing ballot papers for the fresh presidential election.

The electoral commission decided to return to the Dubai-based printer after the National Treasury blocked its efforts to procure the materials through a United Nations development agency.

Confirming the developments, IEBC vice chairperson Connie Maina on Saturday said Al Ghurair had received the printing order following a meeting between Jubilee and NASA representatives which failed to reach a consensus.

“Both NASA and Jubilee have rejected the proposal. With limited options, the commission had to proceed in readiness for the October 26 elections. We are also running out of time. We are already in discussion with Al Ghurair to supply the ballot papers within the framework of the existing two-year contract,” Ms Maina said.