Gachagua versus IEBC: DCP leader takes on agency over Ol Kalou
Gachagua also accused CSs and PSs of abandoning their official duties to campaign for UDA...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), accusing it of failing to uphold its constitutional duties regarding the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election.
- Gachagua alleges the IEBC is selectively enforcing electoral laws and exhibiting political bias, particularly concerning alleged voter bribery and state interference.
- Key individuals involved include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon.
- The former Deputy President specifically cited the deployment of national government officials and alleged use of plain-clothes police officers to campaign for the UDA candidate as evidence of improper influence.
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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.
