The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed serious concerns regarding alleged widespread electoral malpractice in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning that these incidents could undermine its integrity and credibility.

• Reported malpractice includes voter bribery, misuse of public resources, political intimidation, and inflammatory rhetoric.
• The LSK, led by its President Charles Kanjama, urged independent enforcement of electoral laws against offenders.
• The society emphasized that any postponement should only be considered in exceptional, constitutionally defined circumstances, advocating for accountability of individual offenders instead.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued final reminders for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, emphasizing voter identification requirements and the end of the campaign period.

• Registered voters must present their original national identity card or a valid Kenyan passport to vote.
• The official campaign period ends at 6 p.m., with campaigns prohibited within 48 hours of polling day on July 16.
• The by-election was necessitated by the death of area MP David Kiaraho in March 2026.

Amnesty International Kenya is calling for an urgent probe into election offenses that threaten to compromise the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 16.

• Key state agencies, including the IEBC, ODPP, and EACC, are urged to investigate and prosecute offenses like voter inducement with cash and goods, strategic use of state projects, and administrative leaders mobilizing residents.
• Amnesty International Kenya states these actions are a "systematic assault on the constitutional right ... to free, fair, and credible elections."
• The organization also highlights a rise in violence, including clashes between supporters and an attack on a campaign truck, warning of a dangerous climate of impunity.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has strongly condemned escalating violence and widespread voter bribery ahead of the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, warning these issues jeopardize the poll's legitimacy.

• Reported incidents include voter bribery, intimidation, attacks by hired gangs, unlawful night campaigns, gunshots, and destruction of campaign materials.
• The KNCHR cited a warning from IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon regarding similar violations that could lead to postponement or cancellation of the election.
• The commission is urging law enforcement and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take firm action against perpetrators and hate speech, emphasizing that electoral violence is a violation of human rights.