Bitter campaigns for Ol Kalou parliamentary seat officially end today

They have been accusations of voter bribery and violence over the campaign period...

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The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign period officially ends today, concluding one of the most expensive and fiercely contested races in recent memory, ahead of Thursday's vote.

The campaign has been marked by accusations of voter bribery, hate speech, and the use of state resources, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) facing pressure to ensure a peaceful and credible election.
Key political players include candidates Samuel Muchina Nyaga (UDA), Wilson Kigwa (Jubilee), and Kamau Ngotho (DCP), with national party officials actively involved.
Despite official campaign closure, informal efforts are expected to continue, and attention now shifts to the IEBC and security agencies to manage a peaceful vote.

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