IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati in a past event. Photo/the-star.co.ke
Security officers from West Pokot county who worked for IEBC in the August 8 general election have threatened not to participate again over pay.
IEBC is making preparations for the repeat race on October 26, for which President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga are the primary candidates.The officers who sought anonymity said they were hired to man polling stations that month but have not been paid to date.
According to The Star, it is said they were to be paid Sh15,000 two weeks after the poll.
The officers accused the IEBC chaired by Wafula Chebukati of dishonouring their agreement.
The officers asked Chebukati to tell them when they will get the money. It is reported that those who transported the ballot papers and boxes have been paid.They said they won't turn up to provide security for the October 26 election.
West Pokot returning officer John Mwangi said he could not comment on security issues.