There has been a lot of conversation about Parliament and the livestreaming of election results. So, what exactly is happening? -In 2024, the Senate passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, which proposed changes to Section 39 of the Elections Act. This section deals with how election results are determined, transmitted and declared. -Clause 22 of the Senate's Bill proposed replacing the existing Section 39. In the proposed replacement, the specific requirement for IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results announced at polling stations was missing. -Livestreaming allows Kenyans to watch results being announced at polling stations in real time. It gives the public another way to follow the process and compare what is announced with the results transmitted and published. -Electronic transmission of results is important, but it is not the same as livestreaming. One sends results electronically; the other allows the public to watch the announcement as it happens. -On 22 October 2026, the National Assembly deleted Clause 22 altogether. In its official clarification, Parliament said this preserved the existing Section 39, including the requirement for IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results announced at polling stations. -According to the National Assembly's clarification, the provision remains under the version passed by the House. However, the Bill must still go through the remaining legislative process before it becomes law. Transparency must be built into the electoral process, not left to assumptions. Kenyans must also be able to follow how votes are counted, how results are verified and how the final outcome is declared. As we approach the 2027 General Election, we must pay attention to the laws governing our elections and demand clarity whenever changes are proposed. An informed public is an essential part of an accountable democracy. #VIP