Crack down on bribery, intimidation in election
There have been widespread reports of illegal night campaigns and violence by mobilised gangs...
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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.
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DIG Lagat vows Swift Action Against Election Offenders in Ol Kalou - July 2026
The Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has pledged swift and decisive action against election offenders ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, assuring residents of adequate security. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for hate speech during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaigns. Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has urged the IEBC to investigate alleged voter bribery in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing claims of cash and goods being exchanged for national identity cards. The upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is marred by allegations of voter bribery and intimidation, threatening its credibility.
