The Wafula Chebukati-led commission, however, admits that they have very little control over most of the cost drivers. “Due to mistrust among political players, Kenya has increasingly legislated on the use of technology in elections thus making elections expensive. Former IEBC Chief Executive Officer Ezra Chiloba opined that the cost of conducting a referendum is - all factors constant - within the range of Sh9.5 billion to Sh12.7 billion. Mr Chiloba who served during the 2017 polls said that if a referendum will be held against the backdrop of Covid-19, the cost will be high. “There is a very high degree of trust deficit in our political system.

Source: Standard Digital September 21, 2020 21:01 UTC