Commission developed and implemented a policy to regulate the
progressive use of technology in the process as required by Section 44(2) of
the Election Act. Secondly, prior to deployment of KIEMS, the Commission
undertook a series of tests including a public test carried out on 9th June
2017, (60 days before the elections) and a simulation done on 2nd August
2017. Lastly, as part of preparations for the deployment and use of ICT in
the elections, the Commission developed a robust training manual and
schedule aimed at building capacity and competence of all its staff
members which included training of candidates’ agents on the KIEMS
systems.
[68]
Replying to the petitioners’ allegations, which she termed
mischievous that the results started streaming in at 5.07 pm, very soon
after the closure of polling stations, Immaculate Kassait deposed that in
polling stations such as Boyani Primary School, Tsimba Golini Ward,
Matuga Constituency, Arabrow, Benanre Ward, Wajir South Constituency,
Ya Algana Dukana Ward, North Horr Constituency and Lowangina Primary
School, Muthara Ward, Tigania East Constituency among others, with
between 1-10 registered voters, it was possible to count and tally votes
within a short period of time after closure of polling.
[69] Equally the 3rd respondent, through the affidavit of Davis Chirchir,
submitted that the posting of results as above was not irregular and gave
the example of polling stations within Narok Main Prison where results
were transmitted between the hours of 5.08p.m, 5.09p.m, 5.12p.m and
5.14pm. Counsel for the 3rd Respondent, Mr. Ngatia contended in that
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