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A decree released by the Provisional Electoral Council, which is in charge of running the vote, outlined that the first round of the presidential and legislative elections is scheduled for August next year.
IEBC said ballot materials, trained polling officials and security officers have been sent to all locations, where they will spend the night to ensure voting starts at 6 am without delays. The Commission reminded the public that polling will continue up to 5 pm, and those already in line at closing time will be allowed to vote.
Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan supervised the release of ballot papers and statutory forms from the warehouse, noting that the teams handling the consignments had been briefed and equipped for the task. He said the commission had concluded all internal arrangements and was now focused on getting the materials to the designated regions in good time.