IEBC Chairman Reveals Details of Turbulent By-Elections

He termed the election as a multi-institutional undertaking rather than an affair run by the IEBC only...

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IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon reviewed the recent November 27 by-elections on Monday, December 8, at a Stakeholder Forum in Nairobi, highlighting both the successes and vulnerabilities of the electoral system. He emphasized the multi-institutional nature of elections and condemned organized disruptions aimed at intimidation.

The IEBC Chairman clarified that the commission operates strictly within the law, rejecting demands for candidate disqualification based on political pressure.
Two aspirants involved in violence in Kasipul were each fined Ksh 1 million for violating the electoral code of conduct.
Ethekon urged better coordination with media to prevent misinformation and encouraged citizens to report misconduct directly to the Commission to avoid escalation.

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