The upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 is marred by allegations of voter bribery and intimidation, threatening its credibility.

• The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned of a possible postponement or cancellation of the poll.
• Key individuals implicated include top government officials, with the IEBC dispatching teams to investigate malpractices.
• The IEBC is collaborating with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to prosecute offenders and enforce the Electoral Code of Conduct.