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By Joylene Sing’oei
The Cabinet has thrown its weight on biometric voter registration system to help build public confidence in the electoral system ahead of the general elections.
At a Friday meeting chaired by President Mwai Kibaki at State House Nairobi, the cabinet advised the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to pursue the matter of the biometric system that will give more credibility and contribute to ensuring a free, fair and transparent election.
To further boost the electoral process, the cabinet resolved to waive the Sh300 fee required for those seeking to replace their national identity cards.
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