Voter bribery, violence could dent Ol Kalou by-election outcome: report says

As residents of Ol Kalou in Nyandarau County, head to the polls today, it is not clear whether the by-election outcome will reflect the will of voters, a report has established...
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A pre-election report by the Election Observation Group (Elog) raises concerns that voter bribery and violence could undermine the integrity of the Ol Kalou by-election, scheduled for today.
- The report indicates that the outcome may not accurately reflect the true will of the voters.
- Key figures presenting the report include Elog Communication lead Carol Wambui, Board Chair Victor Nyongesa, and Board Member Nyag'ori Ohenjo.
- The report was presented in Nairobi on July 16, 2026.
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