KENYA DECIDES

[PHOTOS] Cleaning underway as tallying ends at Bomas

The five-day verification of results forms ended on Monday

In Summary

• The place is flooded with many police officers to ensure there is maximum security as Kenyans wait for results they have been waiting for.

The once fully occupied tables used by officials to tally and verify results seen empty signaling an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
The once fully occupied tables used by officials to tally and verify results seen empty signaling an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The once fully occupied tables used by officials to tally and verify results are seen empty signalling an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre in Bomas of Kenya.

The five-day verification of results forms ended on Monday with the Commission expected to declare the results of the August 9 polls.

The new arrangement of the auditorium at Bomas after cleaning on Monday, August 15,2022.
The new arrangement of the auditorium at Bomas after cleaning on Monday, August 15,2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The place is flooded with many police officers to ensure there is maximum security as Kenyans wait for the presidential results.

Inside the auditorium, both Azimio and Kenya Kwanza seats were occupied to capacity by 9 am.

The once fully occupied tables used by officials to tally and verify results seen empty signaling an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022.
The once fully occupied tables used by officials to tally and verify results seen empty signaling an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Foreign envoys and ambassadors were also seated as early as 8.30 am signalling a possible declaration today.

There is also a heavy presence of security personnel both at the auditorium, surrounding areas and the main gate.

The new arrangement of the auditorium at Bomas after cleaning on Monday, August 15,2022.
The new arrangement of the auditorium at Bomas after cleaning on Monday, August 15,2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Both Kenya Kwanza and Azimio are at the venue awaiting the big announcement by IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati.

The new arrangement of the auditorium at Bomas after cleaning on Monday, August 15,2022.
The new arrangement of the auditorium at Bomas after cleaning on Monday, August 15,2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Officials gather around a heater after tallying and vote verification ended at the Bomas of Kenya auditorium on August 15, 2022.
Officials gather around a heater after tallying and vote verification ended at the Bomas of Kenya auditorium on August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Officials gather around a heater after tallying and verification ended at the Bomas of Kenya auditorium on August 15, 2022.
Officials gather around a heater after tallying and verification ended at the Bomas of Kenya auditorium on August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Workers clean the auditorium after an end to the exercise at the national tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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