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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, July 14, 2026Ol Kalou: Over 1,000 Police Deployed as IEBC Warns Politicians - July 2026
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Ol Kalou: Over 1,000 Police Deployed as IEBC Warns Politicians - July 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) deployed over 1,000 police officers to ensure a peaceful by-election in Ol Kalou on Thursday, issuing a stern warning to busybody politicians interfering with the process. Candidates concluded their campaigns with final submissions, including rallies in Ngorika and at the Arboretum. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen pledged that the elections would be conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. However, Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused the IEBC of bias ahead of the by-election, raising questions about the electoral body's impartiality.

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Tuesday 12:49 PMNation Politics

Ol Kalou: Over 1,000 police deployed as IEBC sounds warning to politicians

Ol Kalou: Over 1,000 police deployed as IEBC sounds warning to politicians

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has deployed over 1,000 police officers to ensure a peaceful by-election in Ol Kalou on Thursday, issuing a stern warning to "busybody politicians" interfering with the process.

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has deployed over 1,000 police officers to ensure a peaceful by-election in Ol Kalou on Thursday, issuing a stern warning to "busybody politicians" interfering with the process.

  • Over 1,000 police officers will be deployed to secure the by-election.
  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and IG Douglas Kanja warned against disruptive conduct and illegal gatherings.
  • Only one party agent per polling station and tallying centre will be allowed, and taking photos of marked ballots with mobile phones is a criminal offense.
Tuesday 12:00 AMStandard PoliticsFirst

Ol Kalou by-election final submissions amid rising political tensions

Ol Kalou by-election final submissions amid rising political tensions

Candidates for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election delivered their final campaign submissions yesterday, marking the conclusion of their campaigns amid escalating political tensions.

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Candidates for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election delivered their final campaign submissions yesterday, marking the conclusion of their campaigns amid escalating political tensions.

  • The final rallies were held yesterday at Ngorika and the Arboretum.
  • Key figures involved include the candidates, with one mentioned being Sammy Douglas Kamau of the DCP party.
  • A campaign banner belonging to Sammy Douglas Kamau was vandalised at Rwariondo, highlighting the rising political tensions.
Tuesday 7:50 AMStandard Politics

Inside Ol Kalou's by-election final submissions

Inside Ol Kalou's by-election final submissions

Candidates in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election concluded their campaigns yesterday with final submissions, including rallies in Ngorika and at the Arboretum.

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Candidates in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election concluded their campaigns yesterday with final submissions, including rallies in Ngorika and at the Arboretum.

  • The by-election involves candidates vying for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat.
  • Key figures include the parliamentary candidates, with Sammy Douglas Kamau of DCP being mentioned.
  • A notable detail is the vandalism of a campaign banner belonging to Sammy Douglas Kamau at Rwariondo in Ol Kalou.
Tuesday 9:19 AMThe Star (Youtube)

CS Murkomen assures Olkalou residents of free, fair, and peaceful elections

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged that the upcoming elections in Olkalou on August 16th will be conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged that the upcoming elections in Olkalou on August 16th will be conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner.

  • A significant increase in police presence will be implemented to ensure security during the voting period.
  • The assurance comes from Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.
  • The focus is on maintaining peace and integrity throughout the electoral process in Olkalou.
Tuesday 7:33 PMStandard Politics

Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of bias ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday.

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of bias ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday.

  • Gachagua demanded assurances that the by-election will be free, fair, and credible.
  • He alleged selective enforcement of electoral laws in favour of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and cited issues from previous by-elections.
  • Gachagua also raised concerns about alleged plans to interfere with the electoral process, including voter bribery and intimidation tactics.
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