IEC struggles to stay online
Thursday, September 25, 2014
The IEC website does not carry updates on the October 24 elections. The Facebook page was last updated on dissolution of Parliament by the president on September 10. There is no information, for an example on last Saturday’s presidential candidates, voters roll, polling stations, or the parliamentary and council nominations today.
There is no voter education for first time voters, majority of whom are youths active on social media.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...