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May 27, 2026
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IEBC must bar politicians calling for election boycotts, ex-NCIC boss says

IEBC must bar politicians calling for election boycotts, ex-NCIC boss says

NCIC commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to bar politicians from calling for election boycotts...

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Former National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli urges the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disqualify politicians advocating for election boycotts, deeming such calls a crime that undermines democracy.

  • Prof Naituli stated that politicians calling for election boycotts should be barred by the IEBC.
  • Key individuals involved include Prof Gitile Naituli and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar.
  • The controversy follows remarks by Hassan Omar regarding President William Ruto's term, which drew criticism from Mt Kenya leaders.

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