Is Botswana ready for the use of EVMs?

Kenya again stands on the precipice as the opposition rejects the election result PIC: CNN.COM
Kenya again stands on the precipice as the opposition rejects the election result PIC: CNN.COM

On Monday August 27, the Supreme Court of Kenya made a ruling in a case in which opposition leader Raila Odinga and others petitioned the court to challenge the validity of the country’s August 8 elections.

Botswana’s Justice Key Dingake is amongst the five observers of the case who shall make a ruling on amongst others, whether the trial was conducted fairly and in compliance with international standards.

Mmegi has a copy of the court order issued on Monday. The First Respondent was Kenya Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Second Respondent was Chairperson of the Commission Wafula Chebukati, while third Respondent was President Uhuru Kenyatta. The dispute revolves around the credibility and reliability of Kenya Integrated Electoral Management Systems (KIEMS), which is also known as Electronic Voting Machines and whether it was used properly during the elections.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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