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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 13, 2026
13h ago
Wanjiku Muhia wins temporary reprieve as court halts IEBC penalty
The court stayed the implementation of the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's judgment delivered on July 10, pending the hearing and determination of the lawmaker's application challenging the decision...
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court has temporarily halted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)'s Sh1.5 million penalty against Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia.
- The ruling suspends the enforcement of the fine and a 72-hour deadline for a public apology.
- The IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee sanctioned the MP for alleged hate speech during the Ol Kalou by-election campaigns.
- Muhia is challenging the IEBC's decision in the High Court, citing concerns about the committee's composition and jurisdiction.
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