With the Government investing heavily on the use of technology ahead of the polls, they argue that provisional results can be declared in at least six hours after the closure of polling stations. They believe the Sh3.8 billion Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) will allow IEBC to electronically transmit presidential election results. "Delay in announcing the provisional presidential election results winner may give room for ballot box stuffing and filling in gaps thereby compromising the integrity of the entire process," they said. Justice David Majanja directed lawyers representing the two parties to ensure they file all their documents within seven days. The Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling that presidential election results announced at the constituency level are final.

Source: Standard Digital July 11, 2017 05:26 UTC