NASA raises concerns over Nkaissery grip on new election regulations

Martha Wanjiru, 91, is assisted by Ephantus Thuku to register as a voter at Huhoini Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Registration Centre in Tetu, Nyeri County, on the last day of voter registration on Sunday. [PHOTO: KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD]

The National Super Alliance yesterday gave the electoral agency seven days to respond to issues it says are likely to interfere with preparation and conduct of the August polls.

In a letter addressed to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Opposition for example, highlighted new regulations that give Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery exclusive power to decide who should access the national population register.