Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency are preparing to cast their ballots in the upcoming by-election scheduled for July 16. To ensure a smooth and orderly process on polling day, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined a structured seven-step voting procedure that all voters must follow at their respective polling stations.
The voting process begins the moment a voter enters the polling station, where they are required to present their national identity card or valid passport for identification.
Once inside, the second step involves verifying the voter’s details using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kit to confirm their registration status.
Following successful electronic verification, the voter proceeds to the third stage, where polling officials issue them a single stamped ballot paper.
The voter then moves to the voting booth for the fourth step, which is marking the ballot paper in complete secrecy.
After making their choice, the fifth step requires the voter to cast their marked ballot paper into the designated ballot box.
Before exiting, the sixth step dictates that officials mark the voter’s finger with indelible ink as a security measure to prevent double voting.
Finally, the seventh and final step of the process concludes when the voter leaves the polling station.
