IEBC Addresses Ballot Stuffing Reports
Both the opposition and a section of leaders from the government had raised concerns over ballot stuffing claims, prompting violence in some areas...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims of ballot stuffing during recent by-elections, stating its procedures make such malpractice impossible. Concurrently, the commission is collaborating with police to hold those responsible for violence and chaos accountable.
- IEBC dismissed reports of ballot stuffing as “misleading and inaccurate,” citing robust ballot management and security features.
- IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned disruptions in Malava and Kasipul constituencies, emphasizing the importance of peaceful democratic processes.
- Incidents of violence included an alleged attack on parliamentary candidate Seth Panyako in Malava Constituency and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma being attacked in Kasipul.
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Rigging Claims, Voter Intimidation, and Calls for Action Surround Kenyan By-Elections - November 2025
The by-elections were preceded by the United Opposition Alliance alleging a government rigging plot, a claim the UDA party refuted (29, 25). On election day, ODM's candidate in Magarini alleged his agents were denied access to polling stations (19), while a rival candidate accused ODM officials of intimidating voters at polling stations (20). Following violent events, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa called for the disqualification of the UDA candidate in Malava (23). Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei demanded the immediate arrest of former CS Justin Muturi for alleged aggravated assault and election malpractice (10). Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna called on Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen to take full responsibility for the election insecurity (12), while the IEBC refuted separate claims of ballot stuffing (6).
