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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 6, 2025
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IEBC decries legal gaps on Early Campaigns, Recalls Court Directive for New Law

Ethekon acknowledged the commission’s limited ability to rein in early campaigns. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has highlighted the significant legal gaps concerning early political campaigns in Kenya, describing the current situation as a "legal grey zone." He indicated that the commission has limited power to regulate these campaigns, which often occur surreptitiously at social and religious gatherings, years before official election periods.
- The High Court has directed the Attorney General to draft a law on early campaigning, a draft IEBC awaits to review.
- IEBC awaits a meeting with the Office of the Attorney General to discuss early campaigning.
- The IEBC also cited an inadequate legal framework for recalling Members of Parliament, though guidelines for MCAs are being developed.
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