Audit firm KPMG says it will observe the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and experience to ensure the voters register audit exercise is above board.
The company, while defending its involvement in the disputed audit, said it will involve all relevant stakeholders in the exercise to enable a credible election.
The auditor says they are after a favourable business environment during and after the 2017 elections.
In a statement to newsrooms on Friday, KPMG Chief Executive Officer Josphat Mwaura said, “KPMG's purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. Despite the risks associated with the audit, we considered it our duty to lend credence to the preparations for elections.”
He noted that KPMG's involvement followed the evaluation of circumstances that surrounded the 2007 and 2013 elections.
The statement said that KPMG undertook the exercise to instil confidence that the next elections can be credible.
He said the audit will involve an experienced team that undertook the 1994 South African election.
KPMG defended its position in undertaking the task saying it followed the right channels and regulations.
"When KPMG was invited to submit our response to the Request for Proposal (RFP), we applied ourselves not only to the Terms of Reference set out in the RFP and the specific provisions of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), but also took account of the applicable laws including those under the auspices of the Kenya Citizens and Foreign Nationals Management Services Act, 2011,” said Mwaura.
Mwaura says they will give proper recommendations following the audit and ensure, accuracy and completeness for the next phase of the mass voter registration exercise set to kick off on January 16.