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The underlying fears in election law changes

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati during a press conference at the Bomas of Kenya after NASA representatives at repeat poll talks walked out on 28/9/17 [photo:Beverlyne Musili,Standard]

Fear of foul play, conspiracy, caution against courts and bid to cover actions already taken are the key underlying features of electoral law changes proposed by Jubilee administration and opposed by NASA.

An insightful look into the amendments and covert interviews with people involved in their preparation reveal an administration gravely seeking to insulate its anticipated victory from legal ambush.

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