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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 14, 2026
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High stakes in Ol Kalou as IEBC, police and NCIC address election violence concerns
Monday's joint address by the IEBC, NPS and NCIC is expected to reassure voters that adequate logistical, legal and security measures are in place to safeguard the integrity of the by-election and ensure residents are able to cast their ballots freely, peacefully and without inti..
✨ Key Highlights
Amid heightened concerns over electoral violence, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), National Police Service (NPS), and National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) are set to deliver a joint update on preparations for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
- The by-election, scheduled for Thursday, July 16, has been marred by reports of voter bribery, intimidation, and violence.
- Key figures leading the briefing include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
- The outcome of the by-election between UDA's Samuel Muchina and DCP's Sammy Douglas Kamau is seen as a crucial test for political influence in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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