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July 7, 2026
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Gikaria defends ‘cash-for-ID’ mobilisation, says checks meant for campaign accountability

Gikaria defends ‘cash-for-ID’ mobilisation, says checks meant for campaign accountability

Gikaria dismissed claims that his team's insistence on retaining voters' IDs was intended to manipulate the electoral process...

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Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has defended the controversial practice of collecting National Identity cards from voters, stating it's for ensuring campaign funds are properly distributed.

  • Sh1.2 million was reportedly spent by Gikaria in a single day in Ol Kalou Constituency.
  • The key person involved is Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria.
  • The ID collection, according to Gikaria, is to confirm if beneficiaries are registered at polling stations assigned to his campaign team for the upcoming July 16 by-election.

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