The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Seven · Representation of the People

Article 86

Art.86

Voting

At every election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall ensure that—

(a)whatever voting method is used, the system is simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent;

(b)the votes cast are counted, tabulated and the results announced promptly by the presiding officer at each polling station;

(c)the results from the polling stations are openly and accurately collated and promptly announced by the returning officer; and

(d)appropriate structures and mechanisms to eliminate electoral malpractice are put in place, including the safekeeping of election materials.

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Text: Laws of Kenya: The Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) with the Authority of the Attorney-General.

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