The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has warned that Kenyan elections could last until June.<\/p>\n
IGAD noted that the upcoming polls were not an event, but a process that might not be concluded on March 4.<\/p>\n
IGAD maintained that the presidential contest could spill into a run-off or be subject to a petition, as a result Kenyans must remain calm and patient.<\/p>\n
\u201cKenyans in general and institutions of Government should brace themselves for prolonged electoral process that does not end on March 5.”<\/p>\n
“This preparedness is important for sustainable peace after the March 4 polling,\u201d noted IGAD Director of Conflict, Early Warning and Response Mechanism Martin Kimani.<\/p>\n
IGAD officials maintained that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Judiciary were key to the success of the vote. <\/p>\n
The authority said it expected the same efficiency the IEBC used during voter registration.<\/p>\n
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