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November 19, 2025
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IEBC Committee to Rule on Violence Impacting Kasipul By-Election Campaigns

IEBC Committee to Rule on Violence Impacting Kasipul By-Election Campaigns

In a preliminary ruling delivered on Monday after hearing four complaints related to the upcoming by-election, the Committee advised ODM’s Boyd Were, MDG’s Collins Okeyo, and Independent candidate Phillip Okeyo that they are responsible for ensuring all candidates can campaig..

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The IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee will issue a ruling on violence impacting the Kasipul by-election campaigns, scheduled for November 27. This follows a warning to candidates that sanctions, including potential disqualification, could be imposed for violating the agreed-upon campaign schedule and for ensuring peaceful campaigning.

  • Three DCI officers were attacked by a mob of over 100 youths during an arrest attempt at the home of former Kasipul MP Ong’odo Were.
  • The IEBC Committee advised ODM’s Boyd Were, MDG’s Collins Okeyo, and Independent candidate Phillip Okeyo of their responsibility for peaceful campaigning.
  • The Kasipul by-election was necessitated by the April murder of MP Ong’odo Were.

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