IEBC fines Gikaria Sh2.5mn over Ol Kalou remarks, orders apology and retraction
The Commission warned that failure to comply with the directive would attract further sanctions under electoral laws and regulations governing campaign conduct...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria Sh2.5 million for violating the Electoral Code of Conduct during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaigns.
- The lawmaker was found culpable of voter inducement and spreading misleading information about voting procedures.
- IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee Chairperson Alutalala Mukhwana delivered the ruling.
- Gikaria is also ordered to issue a public apology and retraction by Wednesday, with evidence referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for potential criminal charges.
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