Opposition coalition CORD alleges plot to rig 2017 polls

CORD co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka speaks during a press conference at Capitol Hill office in Nairobi Thursday. He is flanked by his co-principal Moses Wetang’ula (right), Taita Taveta Woman Representative Joyce Lay (left) and Siaya Senator James Orengo. [Photo: BEVERLYNE MUSILI/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: The Opposition has alleged a plot by the Government to use security agencies to manipulate next year’s General Election.

CORD leaders also warned that time was running out for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) — which they accused of favouring the Government in the recent Malindi and Kericho by-elections — to demonstrate to Kenyans that it had the independence and competence to run next year’s polls.