NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has praised the conduct of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the voting process has been largely smooth despite isolated technical hitches.

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Speaking shortly after casting his ballot on Thursday, DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho expressed confidence in the electoral process and urged residents to continue turning out to vote.

“I have just cast my vote and I am happy with the speed at which the IEBC is working,” Ngotho said.

“I visited various polling centres this morning and the turnout was good. There have been just a few hitches here and there, including involving one of our agents, but from where I sit the process is going on nicely. Security is tight and every vote must count.”

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The DCP flagbearer, who is facing UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga in a closely watched contest, also exuded confidence in his chances of victory.

“I have done my campaign very well. The numbers from the exit polls are good,” he said before adding, “Yes, it is an affirmative.”

His remarks amounted to a vote of confidence in the electoral process even as some polling stations experienced delays caused by slow biometric voter verification using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS).

DCP Secretary-General and Nyandarua Senator John Methu also commended the conduct of the poll, saying the party had not witnessed widespread voter intimidation.

“The process so far is satisfying. We can’t say we have seen any intimidation,” Methu said.

He predicted the constituency would register one of its highest voter turnouts and appealed to residents who had yet to vote to head to polling stations.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya