Election technology provider in a court dispute with Kenya's IEBC over Sh570 million in unpaid debt related to 2027 election systems.
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Citizen Digital
… Smartmatic quoted USD 148 million (Ksh.19.3 billion), while Haitek Limited submitted the highest bid at USD 171.8 million (Ksh.22.3 billion). …
Muturi urges IEBC to fast-track ballot paper tender ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… COTU also questioned Gachagua's apparent preference for Smartmatic as an alternative technology provider, arguing that his position undermines his own claims against IEBC. …
Atwoli cautions Gachagua over IEBC procurement claimsThe Standard
… Gachagua alleged Wednesday in Karen, Nairobi, that the IEBC tender process had been predetermined in favour of a South Korean firm, Miru Systems, and pressed the commission to retain its current provider, Smartmatic."COTU (K) is particularly concerned that these statements appear …
'Explain yourself,' COTU tells Gachagua over Smartmatic pushCapital News
… He argued that migrating voter data from the current Smartmatic system to another provider could create unnecessary risks and leave little time to test and correct possible problems. …
Gachagua claims IEBC tender is rigged for South Korean firmThe Standard
… "Experts inside IEBC have told us that it is not possible to have a new system just one year to the general election; let the government use the Smartmatic Company, which is already in place, " said Gachagua. …
Gachagua accuses IEBC of a plot to rig 2027 general electionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeOpposition leaders have demanded urgent reforms at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning against any attempt to reintroduce the Smartmatic election management system under a different name ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge RutoCitizen Digital
… Muturi also raised concerns over IEBC engagement with some parties and called for a new technology provider once the current contract expires. “The Smartmatic contract with IEBC ends on the 21st… We will not allow them to steal the votes again,” he said.
Kalonzo hits out at Ruto over fuel prices, says president obsessed with insulting himThe Standard
A court battle between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and election technology provider Smartmatic International Holdings BV has erupted over close to Sh570 million alleged unpaid debt. …
Smartmatic sues IEBC over Sh500m debtThe Standard
A court battle between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and election technology provider Smartmatic International Holdings BV has erupted over close to Sh570 million alleged unpaid debt. …
Inside Smartmatic's, IEBC war over Sh500 million debtDemocratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to conclude its election-related procurement processes transparently and within timelines, following the opening of six bids for electoral technology equipment ahead of the 2027 general election.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to conclude its election-related procurement processes transparently and within timelines, following the opening of six bids for electoral technology equipment ahead of the 2027 general election.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has cautioned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over unsubstantiated claims regarding the IEBC's procurement of the Integrated Elections Management System, saying such attacks risk destabilising the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Central Organization of Trade Unions has cautioned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against compromising the IEBC's independence, after he alleged the commission's tender for an election management system had been predetermined in favour of a South Korean firm and called for retention of Smartmatic as the provider. COTU-K Secretary General Francis Atwoli said Gachagua's claims, made without evidence, risk destabilizing the country ahead of 2027 and risk laying the foundation for rejecting the election outcome in advance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed the IEBC's election technology tender was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Company Limited, urging development partners and embassies to monitor the procurement process. The IEBC tender remains on hold following a challenge at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of planning to manipulate the 2027 general election through a South Korean company that would access the voters' register, alleging the firm has a poor track record in elections elsewhere and that senior government officials have compromised the process.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's opposition is campaigning before the 2027 General Election to prevent Smartmatic technology from being used in the next election.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service CS Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto over rising costs of living and alleged political intolerance after being barred from addressing a church congregation on politics. The opposition leaders called for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Senator Dan Maanzo saying the ballot is their only weapon against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Election technology provider Smartmatic International Holdings BV has filed a court case against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission over close to Sh570 million in alleged unpaid debt.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and election technology provider Smartmatic International Holdings BV are in a court dispute over close to Sh570 million in alleged unpaid debt.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →