Francis Atwoli calls for ballot paper printing to be done locally

Francis Atwoli after casting his ballot at the Ebukhwale polling station in Kisa, Khwisero Constituency, Kakamega County. [Alexander Chagema, Standard]

Central Organization of Trade Union Kenya (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli on Tuesday called on the government to put down measures to enable ballot papers to be printed locally instead of abroad.

Reacting to Monday's move by IEBC to suspend elections in four elective seats in various parts of the country following a mix-up in the printing of ballot papers, Atwoli said it is time for the printing to be done in the country since we have the capabilities.