Lobby Group Piles Pressure on IEBC Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election
Ol Kalou has become a key interest area owing to the July 16 byelections, an event that has witnessed an interesting turn of events that could shape voters' attitude towards the 2027 general elections...
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Amnesty International Kenya is calling for an urgent probe into election offenses that threaten to compromise the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 16.
- Key state agencies, including the IEBC, ODPP, and EACC, are urged to investigate and prosecute offenses like voter inducement with cash and goods, strategic use of state projects, and administrative leaders mobilizing residents.
- Amnesty International Kenya states these actions are a "systematic assault on the constitutional right ... to free, fair, and credible elections."
- The organization also highlights a rise in violence, including clashes between supporters and an attack on a campaign truck, warning of a dangerous climate of impunity.
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LSK Raises Concerns Over Alleged Electoral Malpractice in Ol Kalou By-Election - July 2026
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed serious concerns regarding alleged widespread electoral malpractice in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning that these incidents could undermine its integrity and credibility. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has also strongly condemned escalating violence and voter bribery ahead of the poll, warning these issues jeopardize the poll's legitimacy. Amnesty International Kenya is calling for an urgent probe into election offenses that threaten to compromise the by-election scheduled for July 16. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued final reminders emphasizing voter identification requirements and the end of the campaign period.
