Ksh 1M Fine: IEBC Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Boyd, Aroko Over Kasipul Chaos
IEBC warned that should any of the two candidates repeat any electoral violation, then they would risk being barred from participating in the polls...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Kasipul by-election candidates Boyd Were and Philip Aroko 1 million Kenyan Shillings each. This penalty follows recent violence during their campaigns, and they must pay within 48 hours or face further disciplinary action, including potential disqualification.
- Fined amounts: Ksh1 million each for Boyd Were and Philip Aroko.
- Key organization: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
- Deadline for payment: Within 48 hours.
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IEBC Fines Candidates Ksh 1M Each and Releases Procedures for November By-Elections - November 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the voting procedure for upcoming by-elections set for November 27 across 24 jurisdictions in Kenya. Ahead of the polls, the IEBC fined Kasipul by-election candidates Boyd Were and Philip Aroko 1 million Kenyan Shillings each following recent violence during their campaigns. They were given a 48-hour ultimatum to pay or face potential disqualification. In a related development, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has withdrawn from the Kisa East ward by-elections after their candidate, James Shiraku, stepped down to support a competitor.
