The IEBC has in news reports had Presidential ballot papers printed by more than 6% of the initial number.
According to the commission, the extra ballots are meant for voters who spoil their ballot and need a new one. It has however never happened in the past.
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Kenyans are now directing their worries over the extra ballots to former US Secretary of State, John Kerry who will be among the international election observers expected in the country this week.
KoT are now writing a ‘memo’ to Mr Kerry regarding their agitation towards the ballot papers that are apparently meant to help rig the elections.
Shut down on the internet on the election day & media houses barred from announcing results is a recipe for violence #MemoToJohnKerry
— Allan oremo (@AOremo) July 31, 2017
Raila Odinga has raised serious issues with the military and the military has confirmed partly the allegations to be true. #MemoToJohnKerry
— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) July 31, 2017
Threats by CS Mucheru thy gvt to shut down media houses which will broadcast election results before IEBC, UNCONST'NAL! #MemoToJohnKerry
— SILAS CHEPKERES JAKAKIMBA (@silasjakakimba) July 31, 2017
The disappearance of IEBC ICT Manager is a big blow to the trust Kenyans have bestowed on the process. #MemoToJohnKerry
— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) July 31, 2017
In the military buildup to this election, formerly civilian organs of the state like NYS have been militarized and armed #MemoToJohnKerry pic.twitter.com/kuQCMSmiKM
— D I K E M B E (@Disembe) July 31, 2017
According to the opposition the extra ballot papers arrived in the country and were stored away in a warehouse.
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