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Interior CS Murkomen Orders Probe Into Ol Kalou By-Election Violence
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, stressing that anyone found responsible for causing disruptions would face arrest. The vote tallying process is underway in Ol Kalou following the parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County. Chaos and tension marred the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as armed and masked individuals clashed with residents. Armed hooded men in SUVs shot in the air and patrolled polling stations, while other masked men lobbed tear gas at crowds. Additionally, chaos erupted as armed, hooded men assaulted journalists and seized their cameras at AC Primary School polling station. The Luo Elders Council has separately strongly criticized political leaders for violence witnessed in Kisumu city, stating the disturbances could have been avoided if leaders had acted with wisdom and adhered to the law.
Deputy President Gachagua Accuses Police and IEBC of Mishandling Ol Kalou Mini-Election
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Kenyan Police Service and the IEBC of mishandling the Ol Kalou mini-election, alleging misuse of resources to instigate chaos. Gachagua 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 Ol Kalou Constituency is gearing up for a critical by-election scheduled for Thursday, with an extensive security operation in place. Meanwhile, at AC Primary School polling station, tensions rose as voters demanded inspection of police vehicle contents, leading to a brief standoff with anti-riot police.
Ol Kalou Voters Turn Out in High Numbers Despite Chilly Morning
Residents of Ol Kalou braved a chilly morning to cast their ballots in a critical by-election at polling stations like Kiganjo Secondary School. High voter turnout was reported at Comprehensive Primary School Polling Station. Voting underway in Ol Kalou for the MP by-election with polling stations opened at 6:00 a.m. At the same time, Ol Kalou residents briefly confronted and removed an unidentified vehicle from the St Joseph Catholic Comprehensive School polling centre, asserting their commitment to protecting the integrity of the ongoing parliamentary by-election.
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