IEBC says probe on deadly Kasipul chaos underway, vows zero tolerance to violence
IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon, condemned the āsenseless acts of violenceā that have marred the constituency only days to the by-election...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is investigating violent incidents, including two deaths, in Kasipul Constituency ahead of the November 27 by-elections. This follows a confrontation where three Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers were injured during a raid to arrest suspects linked to the killings.
- IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon condemned the violence and formed a Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, starting hearings on Monday.
- The DCI Officers were attacked by a mob of more than 100 youths at the home of former Kasipul MP Ongāodo Were.
- Police, led by Homa Bay County Police Commander Lawrence Koilem, are actively searching for the escaped suspect and others involved in the assault and murders.
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Authorities Respond to Fatal Violence Ahead of Kasipul By-Elections - November 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is investigating violent incidents that resulted in two deaths in Kasipul Constituency ahead of the November 27 by-elections. In connection with the violence, an assistant chief in Kasipul has been suspended from Public Service after the deadly clashes occurred at his home on November 6. The National Police Service (NPS) has pledged robust security management for the upcoming by-elections, ensuring comprehensive measures amidst escalating tensions like a recent gunfight in Homa Bay County. The NPS affirmed its impartiality and commitment to ensuring security, responding to allegations of bias from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
