IEBC Warns Ol Kalou Poll Could Be Cancelled Over Alleged Election Malpractice - July 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be cancelled or postponed due to allegations of widespread electoral malpractice, including vote buying and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct. The by-election, scheduled for July 16, has become a major political battleground testing the strength of key figures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Questions are being raised regarding KSh10 billion worth of projects initiated in Ol Kalou, with accusations that these developments constitute election-time vote buying.Allegations of vote buying are dominating the electoral race, with claims fueled by the distribution of cash, the promise of development projects, and reports of government "generosity" including cash, mattresses, boats, and shoes being distributed in exchange for political support.