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Venezuelans row: IEBC defends deal with Smartmatic, Seamless firms

DCI boss George Kinoti and IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. Kinori is accusing Chebukati of misleading the country on the identity of the three Venezuelans.[File, Standard]

The electoral commission defended its dealing with Smartmatic International Holdings, saying it is procedural and that it has a contractual agreement with the company.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) also defended the involvement of Seamless Limited in the deal.

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