Cash, mattresses, boats, shoes: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou by-election
The Ol Kalou by-election has been overshadowed by allegations of voter inducement, misuse of public resources and intensified government project rollouts...
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The Ol Kalou by-election is marred by allegations of electoral malpractice and a surge in government "generosity" as campaigns intensify.
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is considering postponing the election due to reported breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
- Incidents include violent confrontations, late-night campaigns, destruction of campaign materials, and the mobilization of gangs.
- The article highlights an influx of cash, mattresses, boats, and shoes allegedly being used to influence voters.
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IEBC Warns Ol Kalou Poll Could Be Cancelled Over Alleged Election Malpractice - July 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be cancelled due to allegations of malpractice, including widespread bribery and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized the IEBC, accusing it of failing to uphold its constitutional duties and calling on the commission to intervene against alleged state officials' bribery and manipulation in the Ol Kalou by-election. The July 16 by-election is shaping up as a major political battleground testing the strength of key figures ahead of the 2027 General Election, with deep personal ties and past rivalries complicating the contenders' strategies. Additionally, the IEBC has warned that the election may be postponed due to escalating insecurity in the region.
