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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 16, 2026
2h ago
IEBC says Ol Kalou by-election recorded over 50% turnout
"We expect that around midnight we will be able to tell Kenyans who the elected member of parliament is. The wishes of the people will be respected. IEBC is an impartial arbiter," Hassan stated...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reported over 50% voter turnout for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and urged for continued peace during vote counting. The commission anticipates announcing the winner by midnight.
- Voter turnout recorded at 50.8 percent.
- The IEBC officials, including Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan and Commissioner Ann Nderitu, oversaw the by-election.
- The IEBC dismissed calls for supporters to guard polling stations, emphasizing that results are protected by law and should be counted peacefully by accredited agents, observers, and media.
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