Bill proposes punitive fines for holding elections in illegal polling stations

Conducting an election in an un-gazetted polling station is not part of the election offences under current law. ..

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A new Election Offences (Amendment) Bill 2024 proposed in the Kenyan Senate aims to impose punitive fines and potential imprisonment for conducting elections in un-gazetted polling stations.

The proposed fine is Sh2 million or a jail term not exceeding five years.
Key figures include Aaron Cheruiyot, the Senate Majority Leader, and Stewarts Madzayo, the Senate Minority Leader.
This legislation follows recommendations from the National Dialogue Committee to enhance electoral integrity after challenges to previous election results.