The Bomas of Kenya will remain closed for two months from Tuesday, June 21, 2022, to the end of the August 9 poll.
In a notice seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the facility was contracted as the National Tallying Centre for the 2022 General Election and will remain out of bounds to allow preparations for the upcoming polls.
The notice revealed that Kenyans would be served through online and social media platforms during the electioneering period.
"Bomas of Kenya has been contracted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as the National Tallying Centre for the August 9 General Election."
Consequently, we wish to inform our esteemed clients that we will remain closed to members of the public from June 21, 2022, until the end of the exercise. Any inconveniences that might be caused by this decision are regrettable," read part of the notice.
Only duly accredited agents will have access to Bomas in a bid to enhance transparency.
Located 10 kilometers from the Central Business District, the Bomas of Kenya offers a wide range of activities such as international live music concerts, wedding parties, and events among others.
The establishment has an Auditorium, pavilion, multipurpose Hall, new conference Hall, VIP Lounges and Board room.
IEBC has already released a timeline of the General Election exercise, indicating key dates as the clock ticks towards August 9.
The commission will also use the facility to monitor the counting, tallying, and announcement of results at polling stations.
Further, Electronic transmission of Presidential results from polling stations will begin the same day. On August 12, the commission will collect and announce Presidential results at the constituency level.
On Monday, August 15, IEBC will tally, verify, announce and declare Presidential results at the Bomas of Kenya.
