Kenya’s Senate Moves Cautiously on Contentious Election Bill

In Kenya, a controversial amendment to the electoral law is now before the Senate. The bill would give the electoral commission a workaround if biometric voting equipment fails, but the opposition has rejected the change for fear of voter fraud. But as political temperatures rise ahead of next year’s polls, Senate members are advising caution and careful consideration.   The Senate did not vote on the amendment to the electoral law Wednesday.  Instead, Senate Speaker Ekwe...

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