The StandardIn a new report, at least six counties are likely to experience electoral violence ahead of the August polls, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has said. The study conducted between January 2022 and April 2022 sought to establish the factors that are likely to trigger electoral violence across the counties, map out county conflict hotspots with the potential for electoral violence and proffer recommendations on interventions that can prevent and mitigate electoral violence. Wa Iria blocked the entrance to the facility with a dozen of his branded vehicles, demanding an audience with Chebukati, the national returning officer. Daily NationAccording to the daily, Chebukati and senior officials at the electoral agency are in the spotlight over their readiness to conduct this year’s, General Election. Ruto and Raila, the two leading presidential contenders, have taken the commission to task over its preparedness to conduct the elections.

Source: Daily Nation May 31, 2022 06:21 UTC