IEBC Summons Kasipul By-Election Candidates Amid Rising Violence

The violence has led to the deaths of two people, with several others injured, prompting concerns over whether the elections will be free and fair...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned leading Kasipul by-election candidates, Boyd Were and Philip Aroko, following escalating violence that has claimed two lives and injured several others.

Hearings are scheduled to begin on Monday, November 17, with potential disqualifications for those found responsible.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed investigations were conducted into the violence.
Both candidates deny responsibility for the clashes despite trading accusations.

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