IEBC Petitioned Over Alleged Plans to Rig Mbeere North By-Elections
The petition to IEBC comes on the back of its warning to Kenyans against double voter registration and falsification of details...
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The united opposition has formally petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to intervene over alleged schemes to rig the upcoming Mbeere North by-elections. Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi claims there is a well-orchestrated plan to favor a pro-government candidate through voter bribery and disruption.
- Allegations include plans to hire goons from Nairobi and Kiambu counties to disrupt elections and bribe voters in Mbeere North.
- Justin Muturi, a former Public Service Cabinet Secretary and Attorney General, made the claims on Friday, November 21, ahead of the November 27 by-election.
- Muturi petitioned the IEBC to ensure a free, fair, and credible election and to provide an updated voter register on election day to prevent missing names.
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Former IEBC Official Charged with Forgery; Commission Petitioned Over Mbeere North By-Election - November 2025
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested and arraigned a former employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The ex-official was charged with forgery for allegedly using a falsified academic certificate to secure a promotion, but denied the charges. In a separate matter, the united opposition formally petitioned the IEBC over alleged schemes to rig the upcoming Mbeere North by-elections. The petition, based on claims by former CS Justin Muturi, alleges a plan to favor a pro-government candidate through voter bribery.
