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July 9, 2026
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IEBC Launches Probe Into Alleged Bribery, Violence and Campaign Malpractices in Ol Kalou By-Election

IEBC Launches Probe Into Alleged Bribery, Violence and Campaign Malpractices in Ol Kalou By-Election

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission had received reports of widespread electoral malpractices and security concerns that could undermine the integrity of the poll...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched investigations into alleged electoral malpractices, including bribery and violence, surrounding the Ol Kalou by-election.

  • Allegations include voter bribery, late-night campaigns, violence, and the presence of suspected criminal gangs.
  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed the probe, highlighting a video allegedly showing Nakuru Senator David Gikaria involved in voter mobilization with cash incentives.
  • The IEBC warned that perpetrators face legal action, including disqualification, and the entire by-election could be invalidated if widespread irregularities are found.

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