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August 15, 2025
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IEBC tightens election rules with tough penalties for misconduct

The new law criminalises any collusion between an election official and a candidate and sets a five-year jail term or a Sh2 million fine. ..
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The Independent Electoral Commissioners (IEBC) will conduct by-elections under a new law, the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which introduces stringent penalties for election misconduct.
- The new law criminalizes collusion between an election official and a candidate, carrying a five-year jail term or a Sh2 million fine.
- The Parliament passed the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024 on Thursday to address loopholes in the country's election laws.
- The initiative follows past incidents, such as the chaos at the Bomas auditorium during the 2022 General Election.
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