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IEBC sacks three returning officers over delays in opening polling stations

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati 

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has sacked three returning officers in Embakasi East, Westlands and Kasarani constituencies for opening polling stations late. A clerk who stamped ballots as rejected was also replaced.

“In some polling stations in Embakasi East, Kasarani and Westlands we have experienced delayed opening. We have immediately replaced the Returning Officers in these three constituencies and deployed commissioners," IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said

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