IEBC on the spot over mix-up, missing voters’ details in poll register

Voters have expressed their disappointments after finding out their information are missing from the poll register.

A voter took to his social media handle to lament that his official polling station is at National Social Security Fund (NSSF) ground next to GPO Starehe constituency, however, his name was missing in the register.

“I even voted in the 2011 by-election, this morning I will follow up my case at the IEBC (My name is missing in the register),” he stated.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) launched the process that offers the public an opportunity to inspect and verify whether or not their personal details are captured correctly in the register.

The electoral commission assured of the legitimacy ahead of the August 9 general election, and voters will have the option to check their registration details during the next 30 days.

If there are any inaccuracies, voters will have the option to update their information.

Those who applied to transfer their voting centres will be able to check whether the process was completed, if their new polling stations were completed, and if their polling stations were the ones they wished to change to.

Those who have problems with their information as it appears in the register can file a claim with the registration officer at any of the commission’s locations across the country.

Marjan Hussein Marjan, the IEBC’s chief executive, asked the public to take advantage of the opportunity to visit their registration centres and double-check their information.

If you wish to double-check your information, you’ll need your original ID or a valid passport that you used to register.

The exercise comes after the commission awarded KMPG the contract to audit the registry as required by law last month.