IEBC Warns Staff Against Collusion Ahead of November 27 By-Elections
"We have told those Presiding Officers (POs) and Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs) that any person found trying to steal votes or spoil votes or colluding with a politician, we have clearly told them, and we have spoken with security personnel, that presiding officer will be arres..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning to its staff against colluding with candidates ahead of the November 27 by-elections. Staff caught engaging in irregularities face prosecution.
- IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan confirmed all preparations for the by-elections in 22 affected electoral areas are finalized.
- Kilifi County Elections Manager Juma Musa warned that Presiding Officers (POs) and Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs) found stealing votes or colluding with politicians will be arrested and jailed.
- The commission, in collaboration with security agencies, has implemented measures to ensure peaceful and undisrupted polls, promising a free, fair, and credible election.
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Enhanced Security Measures Deployed for November 27 By-Elections - November 2025
The Kenyan government has significantly increased security for the upcoming November 27 by-elections. Security agencies have deployed both uniformed and plainclothes officers to 22 electoral areas to address rising tensions and isolated incidents of violence. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is deploying these officers to specific areas like Mbeere-North, Malava, and Kasipul. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged heightened security for the Mbeere North by-election, vowing firm action against any attempts to disrupt the polls. In addition, the IEBC has issued a stern warning to its staff against colluding with candidates, stating that those caught face prosecution.
