UK gives Kenya Sh1.5b to support IEBC ahead of polls

British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey who spoke in Eldoret yesterday said they gave the funds after a request by Kenya.PHOTO: COURTESY

Britain has given Kenya Sh1.5 billion to support capacity building and civic education ahead of elections.

British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey who spoke in Eldoret yesterday said they gave the funds after a request by Kenya.

"The funds are an electoral assistance to build capacity of the IEBC as it registers voters. It is exciting to witness Kenyan democracy in action ahead of the August polls," he said.