Over 1,000 Police Officers Deployed in Ol Kalou Amid Election Malpractice Fears

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 by-election is facing intense scrutiny amidst widespread allegations of violence, bribery, misuse of public resources, and claims of bias against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). A pre-election report by the Election Observation Group (Elog) raises concerns that voter bribery and violence could undermine the integrity of the polls. These developments come as voters head to the ballot box in what has become a highly contested electoral process.