EU Observers Instruct IEBC to Avail All Poll Results to the Public

European Union observers on Wednesday directed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to publish all poll result forms on its website to prevent further disgruntlement.

This came after members of the opposition demanded to be shown form 34As to confirm that the polls were credible.

“The 34B forms from the 290 constituency tallying centres are critical, as these include a full breakdown of results by polling station and must be published online promptly,” the mission said in a statement.

The mission also stated that availing statistics to the public would ensure transparency thus boosting confidence among all stakeholders.

They also asked the government to desist from intimidating civil society groups as was seen recently when there was a crackdown on several Non-Governmental Organisations.

The observers further directed the police to bring order without escalating tensions or using live bullets against protesters unhappy with the presidential results.

On Wednesday, leaders of the opposition announced that they would go to the Supreme Court to challenge the declaration of President Uhuru Kenyatta as the winner of the recently concluded elections and said they had sufficient evidence to mount a case.

EU observers stated that they would cast a studious eye over the concerns raised as well as the judicial process to ensure justice is served.

“The EU Election Observers Mission will carefully look at concerns raised and at the judicial petitions processes,” read the statement in part.