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July 10, 2026
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Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol Kalou

Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol Kalou

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua wants IEBC to summon State officials involved in massive voter bribery in Ol Kalou ahead of Thursday’s by-election...

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused state officials of bribery and influencing the July 16 by-election in Ol Kalou. He urged the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to take action against these officials.

  • Gachagua alleged that Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and other state officers are actively involved in bribery, with an estimated Sh1 billion disbursed by the government for campaigns.
  • Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, and officials from the Kenya Kwanza administration.
  • Gachagua criticized the IEBC for its perceived inaction and alleged bias, comparing its response to incidents in Ol Kalou with its silence on previous by-elections in Mbeere North, Kasipul, and Emurua Dikir.

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