The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has initiated an Election Security Arrangement Programme (ESAP) with election security stakeholders to ensure a free, fair, and credible general election in 2022.
The launch of the ESAP manual, according to Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Prof Noordin Haji, is aimed at improving collaboration between the IEBC and other stakeholders such as the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), Nation Police Service (NPS), Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), Office of Public Prosecutions, and others.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has initiated an Election Security Arrangement Programme (ESAP) with election security stakeholders to ensure a free, fair, and credible general election in 2022.Â
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Prof Noordin Haji said the manual is aimed at improving collaboration between the IEBC and other stakeholders such as the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), Nation Police Service (NPS), Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), Office of Public Prosecutions, and others.
He went on to say that the country is in the midst of a period of intense electoral campaigning, which has resulted in an increase in threats, violence, and cybercrime.
“At times like these, the political arena becomes heated, and we as the justice sector must act with vigilance through the ESAP process, which keeps us engaged in order to have a peaceful general election,” the DPP stated.
Haji reassured Kenyans that the IEBC, through the ESAP, has employed a strong strategy to assist the commission in carrying out its duty and mitigating any potential threats to the electoral process.
Wafula Chebukati, the IEBC Chairman, stated that the commission has been conducting continuous voter registration and that there are currently about 22 million registered voters.
He stated that after the IEBC completes the register, it will be given over to the auditors for auditing, and then the voters’ records would be verified.
Chebukati emphasized that there is no legal vacuum and that individuals who use hate speech during election campaigns will face consequences.
His deputy Edward Mbugua, speaking on behalf of Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, noted that the ESAP guideline will guide election security management throughout the elections.
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