The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a directive to its Regional Directors, instructing them to notify District Directors that political party agents will not be allowed to observe the ongoing transfer of votes.

Effective Monday, June 3, this directive aims to address recent clashes at EC district offices, ensuring a smooth vote transfer process and preventing further disturbances.

While party agents won't be allowed to observe, the EC maintains its commitment to transparency.

It will provide copies of the transferred vote list to political parties and candidates upon request.

This decision seeks to balance the need for order and security at district offices with the requirement to inform political parties about vote transfers, thus upholding the integrity of the electoral process.