A past general election exercise. [Photo|Courtesy]Reports indicate that the electoral body, the IEBC intends to reschedule the October polls date from 17th.The unconfirmed reports said the Wafula Chebukati-led Commission will change the set date, to maximise the 60 day period granted by the Supreme Court during the September 1 verdict that nullified August presidential election.
"The commission is considering 24th or 30th October 2017," reports Kenya-today.According to the online paper, a source confirmed that the Commission is ready to work with the two presidential candidates and their parties, for a credible poll.IEBC is however yet to confirm anything about rescheduling the date.There has been a push and pull between NASA and Jubilee over the exact date for IEBC to conduct the poll, after October 17 was released.Nasa wants the date pushed to 24th or 31st, while Jubilee says any day is okay, provided election is held, but criticised Nasa for allegedly issuing orders over how election should be held.