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IEBC Warns Ol Kalou Poll Could Be Cancelled Over Alleged Election Malpractice
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be cancelled due to allegations of malpractice, including widespread bribery and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized the IEBC, accusing it of failing to uphold its constitutional duties and calling on the commission to intervene against alleged state officials' bribery and manipulation in the Ol Kalou by-election. The July 16 by-election is shaping up as a major political battleground testing the strength of key figures ahead of the 2027 General Election, with deep personal ties and past rivalries complicating the contenders' strategies. Additionally, the IEBC has warned that the election may be postponed due to escalating insecurity in the region.
Registrar of Political Parties Approves Sifuna's Removal as ODM Secretary General
The Registrar of Political Parties has officially approved the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General. Sifuna's entry into the presidential race following his endorsement by the Linda Mwananchi movement has created significant internal friction within the opposition, particularly for the Linda Mwananchi movement. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed the presidential ambitions of leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi team, stating they are not ready for the country's top seat. The emergence of Sifuna as a prominent opposition voice has complicated the political landscape for opposing parties against President William Ruto's administration.
