James Oswago reveals intrigues in procurement of poll machines

Former IEBC CEO James Oswago (right) and his Personal Assistant Haron Owino when they appeared before the Public Accounts Committee yesterday to answer questions on the alleged corrupt deals before he left the office. [Photo: Moses Omusula/Standard]

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive James Oswago has disclosed the deep-rooted interests within the electoral body that thwarted the procurement of the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kit.

Oswago detailed internal pressure and interference from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Kenya High Commission in India, who were rooting for the lucrative tender to be awarded to Face Technologies Company.