What proposed changes to election laws mean

CORD MPs Mishi Mboko, Aisha Mwajuma and Gladys Wanga demonstrate along Nairobi Streets as they head to Milimani Law Courts after they disagree in Parliament over Controversial Election Amendments laws on Thursday 22/12/16.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

Jubilee MPs on Thursday approved changes to the Elections Laws (Amendment) Act 2016, setting the stage for another political showdown eight months to the General Election.

The proposed amendments allow the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to come up with a manual system of identifying voters and transmitting results, complementary to the electronic tallying system.