IEBC Warns Ol Kalou By-election Could Be Postponed Over Rising Insecurity - July 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned that the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election may be postponed due to escalating insecurity in the region. Separately, IEBC issued a stern warning that the parliamentary by-election could be cancelled due to allegations of malpractice. Questions are also being raised regarding KSh10 billion worth of projects initiated in Ol Kalou, with accusations that these developments are a form of election-time vote buying. Allegations of vote buying are dominating the Ol Kalou electoral race, with claims fueled by the distribution of cash and the promise of development projects in exchange for political support.