What problems did the Supreme Court identify in Kenya’s 2017 vote tallying process?

In its detailed ruling released on September 20, 2017, the Supreme Court of Kenya identified significant flaws in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) regarding the presidential election's vote tallying and transmission process.123

Specific issues cited by the court and the opposition included:

• Security Features: Some vote tally forms used to determine the results lacked the required security features present on official documents.12
• Missing Documentation: Thousands of forms from polling stations, which were essential for determining the final results and were required to be posted for public viewing, remained unaccounted for a week after the results were announced.12
• Lack of Transparency: The court denounced the IEBC for failing to obey a court order that would have granted access to its computer servers and logs, which were central to verifying the integrity of the transmission process.123

These irregularities led the Supreme Court to conclude that the election had not been conducted in accordance with the terms outlined in the constitution, resulting in the annulment of the presidential election results.123