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What was stolen from IEBC days to polls

IEBC chief executive Hussein Marjan said the theft is under investigation.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Africa15 March 2023 - 15:38
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In Summary


•Marjan spoke when he appeared before the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee chaired by nominated MP John Mbadi.

•The stolen gadgets included BVR kits, laptops and finger scanners that were used for electronic registration of voters.

Critical election equipment were stolen in various Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission warehouses across the country in the run up to the 2022 polls, it has emerged.

The equipment, including hundreds of electronic voter identification documents, were stolen on diverse dates in 2021.

IEBC chief executive Hussein Marjan said the theft is under investigation.

Marjan spoke when he appeared before the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee chaired by nominated MP John Mbadi.

The stolen gadgets included BVR kits, laptops and finger scanners that were used for electronic registration of voters.

“From the summary, 125 BVR kits were missing and are currently under investigations,” Marjan said.

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