IEBC has challenged a case presented by a company seeking a review of the Sh2.5 billion ballot paper tender awarded to a Dubai-based firm. More on this: Cancel Sh2.5 billion ballot printing tender, ODM tells IEBCBut IEBC said Paarl has violated the Public Procurement and Disposal Act after it failed to raise the concern within 14 days as stipulated by the law. Meanwhile, IEBC secretariat and National Assembly majority leader Aden Duale have defended the ongoing electoral procurement tender by the IEBC saying that it followed the law and is meant to ensure credible elections. The tender to print ballot papers for next year’s elections to a Dubai-based company had been awarded in June and is estimated at Sh2.5 billion. Also read: Resolve IEBC ballot paper bidder row now

Source: The Star November 23, 2016 05:06 UTC