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Why we should embrace electronic voting fully

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An IEBC official takes a photo of a voter who was not identified via BVR Kit during the August 9, 2022, General Election. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard].

Technology has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of electoral processes globally. Kenya's Election Act 2011 allows the electoral commission "to use such technology as it considers appropriate in the electoral process".

Kenya has embraced technology in three electoral processes: voter registration, voter verification and transmission of results. This means despite the progress in embracing technology, Kenyans have to walk to a polling station to elect leaders of their choice in every election.

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