Application of Election Technology in Kenya and Tanzania: a Self-Locked Knot?

Abstract The use of election technology has been considered a solution to most of the electoral challenges. The adoption of biometric voter registration and voter identification is meant to solve registration and identification challenges. Consequently, Tanzania and Kenya’s electoral processes are not exception. Despite the digitized registration and identification process on election day, voters are statutorily required to produce identification documents in order to be allowed to vote. While technology was applied in Kenya and Tanzania with the intention of resolving challenges, it turned out to be a self locked knot. This article offers an analytical discussion on the adoption and application of election technology in Kenya and Tanzania with reference to their legal frameworks.