The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now says that it estimates the total voter turnout for October 26th repeat presidential election at around 6.5 million voters.
IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said latest figures calculated from 267 out of 291 constituencies pointed out that an estimated 6,553,858 Kenyans took part in Thursday’s fresh election.
In a statement via his official twitter handle, Chebukati said “the 48% was a BEST estimate turnout from the team. Latest actual figures from 267 constituencies show 6,553,858 Kenyans turned out to vote.”
In an earlier update, Chebukati said the commission had approximated the voter turnout at 48% as of 5.00 pm Thursday.
In an address to Kenyans at the Bomas of Kenya on Thursday night, Chebukati noted that 5,319 out of the 40,883 polling stations failed to open, while 35,564 polling stations, representing 87% of the total opened.
“Out of the 40,883 polling stations, 35,564 polling stations opened or sent an opening message meaning that voting took place,” said Chebukati.
As at 9:00 pm, Chebukati said the commission had received 27,124 Forms 34A from various polling stations across the country.
“So far we have received 27,124 forms 34 A which are both in the back end and in the public portal which means this is part of what forms 80 per cent of the 35,564 polling stations which opened this morning,” revealed Chebukati.
He further confirmed postponement of the repeat poll in Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori counties, as well as a few other constituencies spread across the country.
“We might have to postpone the election in some other constituencies other than those in Siaya, Migori, Kisumu and Homa Bay to Saturday due to bad weather or security reasons but we will give you a comprehensive list and it will be gazetted tomorrow for purposes of voting on Saturday,” added Chebukati.
Doreen u can even win…
Doreen u can even win elections in Kenya with 20 pple plus 1 so stop bin an idiots here.Elections in Kenya is not a MUST to vote So about whether u have majority to rule is backwardness n the USA u worship n leave to is the same.Uhuru will win about 35 counties n 50+1 which I say again will b about 6.2m.Whether NASA continues with their stupidity n foolishness Uhuru will b the Kenyan President n if they continue burning bizness many will go inside the body bags.We cannot allow one uncircumcised lad to destroy the country.Never
EVEN MUTHAMAKI AMEKATALIWA…
EVEN MUTHAMAKI AMEKATALIWA KULE KWAO CENTRO.THAT ELECTION WAS A REFFRUNDUM ON URUTO AND JUBILEE. VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE
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That’s good enough aslong as…
That’s good enough aslong as whoever wins gets 50+1 deal is done coz many Kenyans r tired for bin in politics for the last 3 years.Announce the winner the wait for devo empty loosers to continue payukaring n vomiting bad behaviours.Hakuna mkate nusu let idiots continue to destroy their towns completely.Uhuru now Kalia kiti na matako yote mawili nachalaza vilivyo the one who continues to disturb other peaceful hardworking Kenyans??Well done chebukati it shows Uhuru has won over 40 counties with probably 6.2m which is above par but to some noisemakers they will stink otherwise how legitimate the elections was.Hakuna kumbembeleza some gorillas,Kenya is bigger than few pple
6.5Million is a lie…
6.5Million is a lie.
IEBC should come up with better lies..
How will Uhuru governed when he doesn’t control majority of the voters??Basically, he doesn’t control majority of the country??
This is a mess, avery big mess.
They need Fresh elections.
But don’t mind me.