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IEBC warns Ol Kalou by-election could be postponed over rising insecurity
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned that the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election may be postponed or even cancelled due to escalating insecurity and allegations of electoral malpractice in the region. Questions are being raised regarding KSh10 billion worth of projects initiated in Ol Kalou, with accusations that these developments are a form of election-time vote buying. Additionally, allegations of vote buying are dominating the Ol Kalou electoral race, with claims fueled by the distribution of cash and the promise of development projects in exchange for political support. The IEBC has threatened to nullify the Ol Kalou parliamentary election due to alleged electoral violations.
Conservation groups raise alarm over growing destruction of Kenya's public forests
Conservation groups in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the accelerating destruction of the nation's public forests, citing a disturbing rise in illegal activities. Environmental conservation activists and organizations are raising concerns and demanding action regarding the state of forests across Kenya, highlighting a growing outcry over perceived neglect and threats to these vital natural resources. Separately, conservationists have accused the Kenyan government of contradicting its reforestation efforts by allegedly destroying existing forests.
