IEBC explains what will happen to its ICT department after the death its top manager

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has moved to assure Kenyans that everything is in place for the August 8 Generel Election despite the murder of one of its employees, Chris Msando.

In a statement released Monday, July 31, the same day Msando's body was discovered at the City Mortuary, IEBC said despite the deceased being at the center of its ICT systems, he left behind a competent team that would ensure free, fair and credible elections.

IEBC boss Wafula Chebukati said the commission understands the tension the killing of Msando has caused in the country but assured Kenyans that everything is ok.

"The commission is aware of the discussions in the public sphere regarding possible implications to our ICT system. We would like to reiterate that the commission has put in place elaborate business continuity plan to mitigate against a variety of risks including possible absence of key resource persons," Chebukati said.

Msando went missing on the evening of Friday, July 28. His family reported the matter to the police and a search for him began. On Sunday, July 30, the family and the IEBC publicly announced that Msando had gone missing

On the morning of Monday, July 31, his car was found parked outside a flat in Roysambu. Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria took photos of the car and alleged that Msando was enjoying with a woman in the area.

 Hours later, the nation was shocked when his family who had visited City Mortuary found his body lying there. Records indicated Msando's body was brought to the morgue by police on Saturday, July 29, at around 11 am.

He was found murdered in a thicket in Kiambu county. Msando has been described as an IT guru who was very learned in his job and was among the very few people who knew where the IEBC servers are located.