Written By:Irene Muchuma, Posted: Sun, Jan 15, 2012 | ||
The government still prefers to have candidates for the various positions in the next general election chosen on the same day even though the number of ballot papers has doubled from the previous three to six.
Internal security Permanent secretary Francis Kimemia said Sunday staggering the elections would not only open the exercise to fraud but also pose a heavy security burden.
Speaking in Githunguri constituency, the PS said the move will curb high rate of insecurity associated with general elections.
The first general election under the new constitution will have six ballot papers, unlike the previous elections where the electorate only cast the ballots thrice in choosing their favorite candidate for president, Member of Parliament and civic leader.
Besides the president and Member of Parliament, voters will also vote at the county level to choose the governor, senator, women representative and county assembly member.
Kimemia says besides the risk of electoral fraud, holding election in phases poses a major security challenge.
Kimemia made the remarks during a church service to honor Bishop David Kamau for marking 30 years in priesthood.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Kimemia favors single day elections
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