KENYA has rolled out new technology in a bid to ensure today's presidential elections are transparent after a disputed 2007 poll caused weeks of violence.
KENYA has rolled out new technology in a bid to ensure today's presidential elections are transparent after a disputed 2007 poll caused weeks of violence.
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NAIROBI
The country cannot afford a re-run of the mayhem that brought east Africa's largest economy to standstill and damaged trade routes to nearby states.
This time, once votes are counted, the results from each polling station will be electronically transmitted to the central election commission, as well as being publicly displayed. The new system, similar to the one used in Ghana's smooth 2012 vote, aims to eliminate errors and prevent accusations of foul play.
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