Two computers with potentially vital data, which belong to Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission IEBC, have been stolen, days before the national elections.
The computers belonging to the Kisumu Central Constituency offices, in the Western area of Kenya, are reported to contain important information such as voter registration details.
But police in the area have dismissed that any vital information was contained in the stolen computers.
“Two desktop computers, two monitors and two Central Processing Units were stolen from the IEBC offices,” said the area criminal Investigative Officer Henry Ndombi.
The incident brings the total number of computers stolen from the government offices in the same building to twelve within a period of just one month.
According to one of the IEBC officers working at the station he couldn't manage to open the main office door when he reported to the office in the morning. He looked through the window and saw two desktop computers missing and informed the police.
It is suspected the the burglars colluded with employees since the doors were not damaged.
“The officers on duty have also recorded statements with the police and are being investigated too,” said Mr. Ndombi.
Police have been quick to allay fears that the act could be politically motivated and aimed at disrupting the elections in the area.
During the party primaries last month, the majority of candidates seeking various posts in the election primaries were trounced, a move that didn't go well with most of them who claimed rigging and favouritism.
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