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Losing bidder takes IEBC ballot papers tender fight to court

Losing bidder takes IEBC ballot papers tender fight to court

The procurement process faced multiple legal challenges from other parties over disputed...

Bidding firm Jango Tek-O Concept Limited has petitioned the High Court to overturn a procurement review board decision that struck out its complaint and ordered it to pay Sh2 million in costs.

The battle over the electoral commission’s tender for ballot papers and other 2027 election materials is facing fresh legal challenges after one of the bidders challenged a procurement board decision that struck out its complaint.

The bidder, Jango Tek-O Concept Limited, wants the court to quash the October 2 ruling and overturn a Sh2 million costs order. It also seeks to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with the tender while its judicial review case is determined.

High Court has temporarily stopped implementation of the new election expenditure limits gazetted by IEBC on August 7, 2026.

Omar argued that his comments were political hyperbole and satire intended to boost low voter turnout.

LSK argues that accountability must extend throughout a politician's entire tenure.

Kenya has digitised its voters. It must now secure the integrity of their verdict.

The proposal has been approved by Senate and is now before National Assembly.

This marks the largest reduction relative to the five-year average in 50 years due to extreme weather.

Workers earning above Sh50,000 will pay more.

Armed men broke doors open with crowbars, threw belongings outside, and allegedly harassed tenants.

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