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HomeDaily NewsThursday, July 9, 2026Linda Mwananchi Sounds Alarm Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election - July 2026
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Linda Mwananchi Sounds Alarm Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election - July 2026

The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused the Kenyan government of using state resources to unfairly influence the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, raising concerns about electoral fairness. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched investigations into alleged electoral malpractices, including bribery and violence, surrounding the Ol Kalou by-election. In a separate development, a student from St Francis Girls High School Mang'u was shot and injured by a stray bullet during chaotic scenes at a public event in Mang'u, Gatundu North Sub-County. The Linda Mwananchi movement has also accused President William Ruto's administration of fostering a 'mafia nation' characterised by violence, intimidation, and a breakdown of law and order, drawing parallels to Kenya's past struggles for democracy.

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Linda Mwananchi Sounds Alarm Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election

Linda Mwananchi Sounds Alarm Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election

The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused the Kenyan government of using state resources to unfairly influence the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

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The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused the Kenyan government of using state resources to unfairly influence the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

  • Allegations include an "obscene inflow" of cash and government-funded projects specifically timed to sway voters.
  • The movement's spokesperson and Suba South MP, Caroli Omondi, made the claims, drawing parallels to past eleições.
  • Linda Mwananchi also criticized the IEBC for its alleged silence on the misuse of public resources and claimed pressure on its procurement department.
Thursday 8:49 AMCapital NewsFirst

Student Injured by Stray Bullet During Chaos at Gatundu North Public Event

Student Injured by Stray Bullet During Chaos at Gatundu North Public Event

A student from St Francis Girls High School Mang’u was shot and injured by a stray bullet during chaotic scenes at a public event in Mang’u, Gatundu North Sub-County.

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A student from St Francis Girls High School Mang’u was shot and injured by a stray bullet during chaotic scenes at a public event in Mang’u, Gatundu North Sub-County.

  • A student was injured by a stray bullet.
  • The incident occurred during events attended by Elijah Kururia and Alice Ng’ang’a.
  • Chaos erupted during the distribution of aid, leading to police firing warning shots.
Thursday 2:58 PMCapital News

Linda Mwananchi accuses Ruto of turning Kenya into a ‘mafia nation’

Linda Mwananchi accuses Ruto of turning Kenya into a ‘mafia nation’

The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused President William Ruto's administration of fostering a 'mafia nation' characterised by violence, intimidation, and a breakdown of law and order, drawing parallels to Kenya's past struggles for democracy.

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Key Highlights

The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused President William Ruto's administration of fostering a 'mafia nation' characterised by violence, intimidation, and a breakdown of law and order, drawing parallels to Kenya's past struggles for democracy.

  • Linda Mwananchi claims armed gangs attacked its convoy in Keumbu, Kisii County, on July 3 under police watch.
  • The movement cited the deaths of Vincent Osiemo, Esther Wairimu Keige, and Edward Kariuki Muthee as evidence of a deteriorating security situation.
  • Linda Mwananchi also alleged the misuse of state resources in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and accused the IEBC of pressure to procure a system favouring President Ruto in 2027.
Thursday 12:46 PMCapital News

IEBC Launches Probe Into Alleged Bribery, Violence and Campaign Malpractices in Ol Kalou By-Election

IEBC Launches Probe Into Alleged Bribery, Violence and Campaign Malpractices in Ol Kalou By-Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched investigations into alleged electoral malpractices, including bribery and violence, surrounding the Ol Kalou by-election.

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Key Highlights

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched investigations into alleged electoral malpractices, including bribery and violence, surrounding the Ol Kalou by-election.

  • Allegations include voter bribery, late-night campaigns, violence, and the presence of suspected criminal gangs.
  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed the probe, highlighting a video allegedly showing Nakuru Senator David Gikaria involved in voter mobilization with cash incentives.
  • The IEBC warned that perpetrators face legal action, including disqualification, and the entire by-election could be invalidated if widespread irregularities are found.
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