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Explain six functions of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (IEBC)

      

Explain six functions of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (IEBC)

  

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gideon
- It registers prospective citizens who intend to participate in the elections.
- It draws the boundaries of the constituencies/wards in all parts of the country
in order to ensure equitable representation of the people.
- It regulates nomination of candidates by political parties so as to ensure proportional nomination of members.
- It settles electoral disputes other than petitions arising from the electoral process in order to ensure smooth/fair elections.
- It registers that all candidates who intend to contest for positions during elections/announces and provides an election timetable.
- It educates voters on their rights/importance of participating in the electoral process so as to make informed decisions.
- It monitors/observes the elections in order to ensure transparency/honesty.
- It regulates the amount of money spent by a candidate/political parties
prevent some candidates from influencing the voters.
- It develops code of conduct for candidates/parties participating in elections with the view of checking malpractices.
- It ensures compliance with the electoral laws by all the parties involved in order
to promote free and fair elections.
- It distributes/transports electoral materials to all polling stations.
- It appoints election officials.
- It announces the results and declares the winners.
gideon1 answered the question on September 23, 2017 at 18:40


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