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IEBC to have Servers hosted in the country ahead of 2022 Elections; if regulations passed

Regulations proposed by ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) might have its election data and transmission servers hosted in the country ahead of 2022 elections.

This is if the National Assembly approves the draft Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021 proposed by ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru.

The regulations state that the conduct of elections should be done in the country.

The proposed regulations are currently undergoing public participation.

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