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HomeDaily NewsFriday, July 17, 2026IEBC reports over 50% turnout as residents guard ballots during Ol Kalou by-election - July 2026
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IEBC reports over 50% turnout as residents guard ballots during Ol Kalou by-election - July 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reported over 50% voter turnout for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and urged for continued peace during vote counting. Residents of Ol Kalou spent the night camped outside polling stations in a bid to protect their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election. Hundreds of residents followed sealed ballot boxes and election forms to the constituency tallying centre at Ol Kalou Senior School on Thursday evening as results were transmitted for verification.

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Thursday 6:28 PMCapital NewsFirst

IEBC says Ol Kalou by-election recorded over 50% turnout

IEBC says Ol Kalou by-election recorded over 50% turnout

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reported over 50% voter turnout for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and urged for continued peace during vote counting. The commission anticipates announcing the winner by midnight.

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reported over 50% voter turnout for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and urged for continued peace during vote counting. The commission anticipates announcing the winner by midnight.

  • Voter turnout recorded at 50.8 percent.
  • The IEBC officials, including Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan and Commissioner Ann Nderitu, oversaw the by-election.
  • The IEBC dismissed calls for supporters to guard polling stations, emphasizing that results are protected by law and should be counted peacefully by accredited agents, observers, and media.
Thursday 9:26 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Residents camp outside Ol Kalou polling stations to 'protect' votes

Residents of Ol Kalou spent the night camped outside polling stations in a bid to 'protect' their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election.

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Residents of Ol Kalou spent the night camped outside polling stations in a bid to 'protect' their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election.

  • The vigilant residents organized themselves under the banner of Operation Linda Kura.
  • The operation saw scores of locals gather outside polling centres in the Ol Kalou constituency.
  • Police officers attempted to disperse the crowds that had formed outside the polling stations.
Friday 5:34 AMCapital News

Hundreds Escort Ballot Box Convoys as Ol Kalou Awaits Verdict

Hundreds Escort Ballot Box Convoys as Ol Kalou Awaits Verdict

Ol Kalou residents eagerly followed sealed ballot boxes and election forms to the constituency tallying centre at Ol Kalou Senior School on Thursday evening, marking a critical phase in the parliamentary by-election as results were transmitted for verification.

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Ol Kalou residents eagerly followed sealed ballot boxes and election forms to the constituency tallying centre at Ol Kalou Senior School on Thursday evening, marking a critical phase in the parliamentary by-election as results were transmitted for verification.

  • Hundreds of Ol Kalou residents escorted ballot box convoys on foot, motorcycles, and private vehicles.
  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is overseeing the verification of results from the constituency’s 114 polling stations.
  • The process was secured by over 1,000 security officers from various units, including the General Service Unit (GSU) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
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