Smith & Ouzman, a bespoke security print firm based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, have printed secure ballot papers, registration forms and voters cards for elections in Kenya since 1997.
Commissioner Davis Chirchir and two members of the secretariat staff from the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) from Kenya visited the factory on 5th May to oversee and approve the printing of Parliamentary and Civic ballot papers and Talley forms for their forthcoming by-elections.
Their arrival coincided with the UK Referendum on the parliamentary voting system and local elections.
Above – Kenyan dignitaries visit Smith & Ouzman Security Printers in Eastbourne and observe UK Elections.
From Left to right: Mr Erastus Orwa, Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) Kenya, Commissioner Davis Chirchir IIEC Kenya, Robert Cottrill, Eastbourne Borough Council Chief Executive and Returning Officer, Tracey Pannett, Electoral Services Manager, Ms Aloisia Kanini IIEC Kenya
During a visit to Eastbourne Town Hall polling station where they were able to observe voting , they were greeted by Returning Office and Eastbourne Borough Council Chief Executive, Robert Cottrill and Electoral Services Manager, Tracey Pannett. They also attended the ballot paper count at the Winter Gardens in the evening.
S&O Director, Nick Smith, who accompanied the Kenyan dignitaries said “we often host overseas visitors who come to our factory to oversee the production of their important documents. This visit happened to coincide with our elections and it was very interesting for our visitors to see our elections process and meet senior elections officials here in the UK.”
For more information please contact: Rosalind Harvey – Head of Marketing & UK Sales on 01323 524000
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