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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 Ol Kalou by-election is facing intense scrutiny amid 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 by-election. Democracy for the Citizens party leader 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. The by-election is shaping up to be a critical indicator of political power in Mt Kenya, with significant implications for President Ruto's UDA party and Rigathi Gachagua's emerging DCP.
High Court Suspends Ruto Order Placing IPOA Under Interior Ministry
The High Court has issued temporary conservatory orders suspending President William Ruto's Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, which placed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) under the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. In a separate legal development, the High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to nullify the registration of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), ruling that such disputes must first be heard by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. Additionally, the High Court issued a temporary reprieve for Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, suspending a hefty fine imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
