By COLLINS OMULOMore by this AuthorBy FAITH NYAMAIMore by this AuthorThe Information Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has refuted claims by the opposition leaders that the Jubilee government plans to use the recently launched Jubilee membership smart cards to rig the August General Elections. Can they concentrate on the ongoing voter registration exercise instead of making allegations that only serve to heighten public anxiety," said Mr Mucheru. This issue was not there in 2013, where is this issue coming from now, could it be linked to this smart card?” he said. Cord leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang'ula have also on several occasions warned Kenyans of a plan by the Jubilee government to rig the coming elections. The Jubilee membership smart card was launched on January 13 during Jubilee aspirants meeting in Kasarani and has a unique bar code that captures the member's details including name, identity card number and phone numbers.

Source: Daily Nation January 27, 2017 10:47 UTC