Kenya's Minister of Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, has assured voters of their safety during tomorrow's by-election and issued a stern warning against any planned disruptions. Murkomen also issued a stern warning to politicians against transporting criminals to the Kasipul elections. Separately, Baringo County Commissioner Stephen Kutwa assured residents of their safety during the senatorial by-election. Security measures have been heightened in several areas, with a heavy police presence reported in Kasipul and heightened security in Ang'ata Nanyokie ward and Ugunja. Authorities have warned that all election-related offenses will now be punishable by law. In Embu County, UDA Chairman Cecily Mbarire alleged that opposition leaders are planning to incite violence in the Mbeere North by-election.
The IEBC has assured residents of Kasipul of their safety as they head to the polling stations to elect their Member of Parliament. This assurance comes as the by-election approaches.
The IEBC has assured voters in Ugunja that tomorrow's by-election will be free and fair, urging accountability from all involved parties. This comes as security measures are heightened for the election.
Leaders aligned with the government in Embu County, led by UDA Chairman Cecily Mbarire, have alleged that opposition leaders are planning to incite violence tomorrow during the by-election in Mbeere North Constituency. These claims come amidst heightened security in the area.
Murkomen issued a stern warning to politicians against transporting criminals to the Kasipul elections. This directive comes amidst concerns about electoral integrity and security in the upcoming polls.