Election observers have been challenged to ensure the accuracy of their reports on the general elections next Tuesday.
Wafula Chebukati, chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), said Thursday morning at the Bomas of Kenya, during a session with both local and international election observers, that the observation missions will be facilitated in carrying out their duties, but that they must remain factual to avoid unnecessary criticism of the electoral process.
Chebukati insisted that the commission had taken every precaution to demonstrate to the world that next Tuesday’s elections would be free, fair, and transparent.
He revealed that over 18,000 observers will take part in the election, with the commission having approved 8,000 so far.
Chebukati’s remarks were echoed by the commission’s vice chair, Julian Cherera, and CEO, Marjan Hussein Marjan, who urged the observers to adhere to all established guidelines.
The African Union and COMESA have officially launched their Election Observation Mission in Kenya.
