No original ID, No Vote: IEBC reminds Ol Kalou electorate
"To vote, you MUST PRESENT YOUR ORIGINAL NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD or a VALID KENYAN PASSPORT at your designated polling station," the IEBC said...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued final reminders for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, emphasizing voter identification requirements and the end of the campaign period.
- Registered voters must present their original national identity card or a valid Kenyan passport to vote.
- The official campaign period ends at 6 p.m., with campaigns prohibited within 48 hours of polling day on July 16.
- The by-election was necessitated by the death of area MP David Kiaraho in March 2026.
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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.
