The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has responded to claims that people may be crossing from neighboring countries to vote in the upcoming general election.
In a response to a tweep on Monday who sought on what the commission is doing on the reports, IEBC stated that no one can cross from a neighboring country to vote unless they’re eligible to vote in Kenya.
The electoral agency, however, stated that if the individuals had met all the legal requirements at the time of registration and are on the voter register, they will be allowed to vote.
“No one can cross from a neighboring country to participate in Elections unless they are eligible to vote in Kenya. If the individuals met the legal requirements at the time of registration and are in the gazetted register, they are eligible to participate in the general election,” IEBC stated.
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Regarding the reports of identification cards being bought from voters, the IEBC said that voter identification is biometric and therefore needed someone to present themselves in person.
The Wafula Chebukati-led commission, however, discouraged such activities maintaining that they are undemocratic.
“Voter identification is biometric and therefore a registered voter must present themselves in person to be allowed to vote, so even if one buys an ID it cannot be used in an election.
"As a commission, we strongly discourage such activities as they are undemocratic,” IEBC stated.
