Murkomen orders probe into alleged police interference in Ol Kalou by-election
‎Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that rogue officers who were allegedly involved in the incident at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station will face the law...
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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered an immediate investigation into alleged police interference during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. He vowed that any rogue officers involved would face legal repercussions.
- The investigation targets specific alleged misconduct at the Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the Inspector General of Police are the key figures involved in directing and conducting the probe.
- Over 1,000 police officers were deployed for the by-election, which is being contested by nine candidates following the death of the former MP.
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Over 1,000 police officers deployed in Ol Kalou amid fears of election malpractice - July 2026
Security has been significantly heightened in Ol Kalou constituency with the deployment of over 1,000 police officers ahead of a crucial parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2026. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing criticism regarding the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election, with accusations of applying double standards. 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. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to withdraw state agents from Ol Kalou ahead of the by-election if he is confident in his party winning. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered an immediate investigation into alleged police interference during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, vowing that any rogue officers involved would face legal repercussions.
