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July 9, 2026
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Violence, Bribery Claims Put Ol Kalou By-Election in Jeopardy

Violence, Bribery Claims Put Ol Kalou By-Election in Jeopardy

Among the issues under investigation are claims of voter bribery, reports of campaigns being conducted beyond the legally permitted hours, and the death of one person in Ol Kalou on July 1 under circumstances linked to the heightened political activity in the area...

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The Ol Kalou by-election is facing potential postponement due to serious allegations of voter bribery, violence, and late-night campaigning, which the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is investigating.

  • Allegations include voter bribery, illegal late-night campaigns, violence, and the death of one person linked to political activity.
  • The IEBC, led by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, is investigating these claims and could postpone the election if the environment is deemed not conducive.
  • There are also concerns about a significant deployment of government resources, including projects worth over KSh10 billion, for campaign purposes.

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