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IEBC officials verify voting materials at Kaptagat Girls School tallying centre in Elgeyo Marakwet County yesterday. August 11, 2022. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]
The Country will require a staggering Sh61 billion to undertake the 2027 general elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now estimates.
According to IEBC deputy Chief Executive Officer Obadia Keitan, the 2027 polls which could prove to be the most expensive yet, will be funded over the three financial years starting with the current 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28.
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