Kenya elections: The technology headache

IEBC officials compile data on presidential elections results at the Bomas of Kenya on August 11, 2017. PHOTO | NMG

As Kenya heads into crucial General Elections next week, the headache for the electoral commission (IEBC) is how well to deploy technology for voters.

It will be a test for the day, but also a legal requirement since the Supreme Court nullified the 2017 presidential election after it found the Commission did not follow proper procedure in tallying votes and transmitting the results.