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20 days agoIEBC Faces Severe Funding Shortfall for Election Tech amid Treasury Cuts
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya is confronting a KES 33 billion funding gap due to budget cuts by the National Treasury. This significant deficit jeopardizes the procurement of essential biometric kits necessary for the 2027 General Election, potentially threatening the election's integrity and smooth implementation.