Glimmer of hope for IEBC deal as end of talks nears

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Vihiga Governor Moses Akaranga at State House, Nairobi, after a meeting with the Council of Governors yesterday. Conflicting accounts emerged yesterday as to what deal the committee on electoral reforms had reached. (PHOTO: PSCU)

Conflicting accounts emerged yesterday as to what deal the committee on electoral reforms had reached.

This came even as President Uhuru Kenyatta and CORD leader Raila Odinga were drawn into the talks following a stalemate, particularly on the fate of the register of voters and the procedure of recruitment of poll commissioners.