This calls for an electoral management system that is efficient, independent and enjoys trust and confidence across political divides. The previous members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission were eased out of office precisely because they fell short on that score. This sends alarming signals in an environment where there has always been suspicion of dead voters rising to cast their ballots on voting day. The political parties, in turn, could play their part by giving the electoral management body the benefit of doubt. The problems presently being witnessed indicate that there are still many flaws in need of urgent rectification before it is too late.

Source: Daily Nation June 10, 2017 20:20 UTC