The Ol Kalou by-election is marred by allegations of open bribery and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct, prompting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to consider postponement.

• Government spending and project announcements have dramatically increased in Ol Kalou during the campaign period.
• The IEBC has received reports of violent confrontations, late-night campaigns, destruction of materials, and gang mobilization.
• The article suggests a shift from perceived neglect to a "spending spree" in the lead-up to the election, potentially influencing voters.