First batch of Presidential ballot papers arrives in the country

IEBC at the same time assured Kenyans that there will be no excess ballot papers that will be printed for the presidential vote, to avoid any foul play which extends to ballot-stuffing.

"However, the team takes note of the printer's concern, especially on the late court ruling that delayed the printing schedule. The company had planned the last delivery date would be on July 29, 2022. However, due to the court ruling delay, the final delivery date will be August 3," she added.

At the same time, the commission stated that the diaspora ballot papers will be ferried to Nairobi first before being distributed to their various destinations in the 12 foreign countries where the voting exercise will take place.

The 14-member team that flew to Athens, Greece last week to witness the printing included religious leaders, representatives of presidential candidates, civil society representatives, the office of the Registrar of Political Parties, the Political Parties Liaison Committee and the Media Council of Kenya.