IEBC fines Nakuru Town East MP Sh2.5 M over voter inducement remarks
The committee further ordered Gikaria to pay Sh2.5 million within 48 hours of the ruling...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dispute Resolution Committee has issued a stern warning and a significant fine to Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria for remarks implying voter inducement.
- Sh2.5 million fine ordered to be paid within 48 hours.
- Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria is the official involved.
- The committee cited remarks that could be interpreted as offering financial rewards to the electorate, violating electoral conduct standards.
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