Deputy Inspector General of Police Noor Gabow Stories

"We were working for the IEBC as employees. Whatever we did is the same principle I could even use tomorrow if I am made in charge," he explained.

The push and pull went on during which Justice Mugambi summoned Masengeli seven times, but the top cop ignored all these summonses.

All interested and qualified applicants have until Wednesday, July 17 at 5 pm to submit their applications.

A US official says a deployment by the end of this week was impossible, for logistical reasons.