[IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. His commission has been under pressure from the opposition to vacate office.] (Photo/Thestar.co.ke)
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seems to be caving in to pressure from Nasa, after they launched plans to have another supplier of the ballot papers.
The commission has agreed with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to find an alternative, with the opposition coalition holding on to their demands with a month away to the elections.
The deal will see UNDP identify a new printer, which will be delivered a few days before the October 26 poll day.
In what will be a relief to the taxpayers, the agency will also meet all costs incurred in printing and transporting the papers.
“The commission has a financing agreement with UNDP, and in accordance to this agreement, has offered to procure ballot papers and the result forms. This assistance is meant to aid restore public confidence and trust in the integrity of the ballot papers and result forms, as well as address concerns raised by the Supreme Court,” said IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati as quoted by the Standard.
Kicking out the Dubai-based Al Ghurair is one of the demands that Raila Odinga’s NASA has insisted on, saying they were part of the wider scheme that led to the nullification of the presidential elections.
However, French based OT Morpho/Safran will provide technological logistics during the elections due to lack on enough time.