Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Nakuru Town West MP David Gikaria to appear before the commission at exactly 1.30pm today after he failed to appear at 9am on Monday morning. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 11 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over allegations of voter bribery during campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary …
… At the same time, the commission further summoned Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to appear before the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee on Monday to respond to allegations of breaching electoral laws during the ongoing by-election campaigns in Ol Kalou. …
… Makau’s claims come after Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria defended the collection of identification details during campaign activities in the constituency. …
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… Critics have raised concerns that the exercise could amount to voter inducement, particularly after Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria reportedly requested residents to produce national identity cards before receiving the cylinders. …
… We're seeking complementary efforts in this electoral issue that is beyond IEBC in terms of impact on the nation if we lose the plot." The commissioner also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria over allegations of distributing Ksh.1.2 millio …
… Ethekon further confirmed that the commission was aware of a video circulating on social media allegedly showing Nakuru Senator David Gikaria involved in the mobilisation of voters through cash incentives in exchange for identification cards. …
… On Tuesday, July 7, Nakuru East Member of Parliament David Gikaria made no mistake of his high-stakes overtures in the usually humdrum region, publicly enunciating his activities, endeavors, financial breakdowns and political infrastructure. …
… The latest controversy erupted after Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria publicly disclosed that he spent Sh1.2 million in a single day campaigning in the constituency while defending the collection of National Identity cards from residents. …
MP Gikaria explains why IDs were demanded while giving Ksh.1.2M handouts in Ol Kalou By Citizen Reporter July 07, 2026 07:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria speaks during a …
Members of the National Assembly have pushed the Ministry of Education to enforce adherence to school reporting time policies, citing security concerns as young children arriving early pose a threat. Bahati MP Irene Njoki raised the matter in Parliament, noting that despite previous requests, implementation remains a challenge, and sought guidelines particularly for areas experiencing insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence.
Members of the National Assembly have pushed the Ministry of Education to enforce adherence to school reporting time policies, citing security concerns as young children arriving early pose a threat. Bahati MP Irene Njoki raised the matter in Parliament, noting that despite previous requests, implementation remains a challenge, and sought guidelines particularly for areas experiencing insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
The Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes against the United Democratic Alliance's 5,450, an outcome the source says revived memories of a Moi-era by-election defeat and raised questions about state resources and voter influence in Mt Kenya.
Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election by a landslide, with its candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Waweru receiving 35,440 votes compared to the UDA candidate's 5,450 votes, raising questions about state resources and incumbency in Mt Kenya.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission fined Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria Sh2.5 million for alleged voter bribery and Nyandarua Woman Representative Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for allegedly making inflammatory remarks during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, prompting debate over whether the electoral agency can effectively enforce campaign laws ahead of 2027.
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused police officers of raping 68 women during unrest at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County, allegations not confirmed by police or hospital authorities. Gachagua also claimed one person was killed and 20 injured, and accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating the violence.
Justice Wilfrida Musyoka has suspended enforcement of disciplinary measures imposed on Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria by the IEBC, pending determination of a petition challenging the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's decision. The dispute stems from conduct linked to the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the case set for mention on July 29, 2026.
The High Court has temporarily suspended sanctions imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, pending the hearing of his case challenging the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's decision. Justice Wilfrida Musyoka certified the application as urgent, noting it concerns conduct during the ongoing Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has accused the government of intimidation in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and faulted the IEBC for bias and failure to enforce the electoral code of conduct, citing alleged voter bribery and intimidation in previous by-elections in Malava, Mbeere North and Narok Town Ward.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has ordered Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to pay 2.5 million shillings and issue a public apology for remarks he made on voter handouts during campaigns in the Ol Kalou by-election. The commission found him guilty on all charges and warned that failure to comply would result in further sanctions, including a bar from participating in IEBC-supervised electoral activities.
The IEBC's Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee found Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria culpable on all three counts of violating the Electoral Code of Conduct during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing flagrant abuse of parliamentary privilege, voter inducement statements, and misleading remarks about voting procedures. The Committee ordered an apology and retraction.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has said logistical and technological preparations are complete for Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and will work with security agencies to deliver a peaceful, credible and transparent poll. The commission also announced phones are banned inside voting booths and clarified that every elector must present a valid physical identification document to vote.
The IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee dismissed Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria's application to delay proceedings in a case accusing him of breaching electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, finding insufficient evidence that he was hospitalized and unable to attend. The Committee ordered proceedings to commence immediately, noting that no admission records or medical reports from the claimed hospital were provided to support the adjournment request.
The IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee issued Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria a severe formal warning and ordered him to pay Sh2.5 million within 48 hours over remarks deemed to imply financial inducement to voters. The committee found his statements violated electoral conduct standards.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria is scheduled to appear before the IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee on Tuesday after the panel rejected his claims of non-service and medical inability, granting a final 24-hour adjournment. The committee ruled that electronic service via his phone number was valid and found no medical evidence, while also confirming the IEBC's legal mandate to investigate breaches of its Electoral Code of Conduct.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission summoned Nakuru Town West MP David Gikaria to appear at 1.30pm after he failed to show for a 9am Monday hearing on electoral code of conduct violations. His personal assistant claimed he was unwell but provided no medical evidence, and the commission warned that failure to honour the rescheduled summons could result in legal consequences.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million after finding her guilty of breaching the electoral Code of Conduct over remarks made during campaigns in Ol Kalou that a complainant argued amounted to incitement and were likely to fuel violence and hostility among the public.
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has called on the IEBC to probe allegations that voters in Ol Kalou are being offered cash, gas cylinders and food in exchange for surrendering their national identity cards ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, claiming this denies citizens their constitutional right to vote.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission disclosed that it resolved 323 nomination disputes within ten days during the 2022 General Election period, establishing dedicated panels and waiving filing fees to ensure efficient handling and adherence to constitutional timelines.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has submitted a legal reform package to Parliament seeking powers to crack down on premature campaigns, citing that current law does not give the commission a mandate to act against politicians campaigning before the official election period.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dispatched investigation teams to Ol Kalou to probe allegations of voter bribery, illegal late-night campaigns, violence, and the presence of suspected criminal gangs during the ongoing by-election campaign. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission is investigating reports of electoral malpractices and security concerns, including a death on July 1 linked to political activity, and a video allegedly showing Nakuru Senator David Gikaria mobilizing voters through cash incentives in exchange for identification cards; those found to have violated electoral laws will face prosecution, and candidates found culpable risk disqualification.
As Ol Kalou in Nyandarua County prepares for a July 16, 2026 parliamentary by-election, politicians allied to the ruling party have flooded the agricultural town distributing mattresses, cash, boats, and gas cylinders, with the article suggesting they are essentially trading material goods for votes.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the IEBC of failing to address allegations of violence, voter intimidation, and other irregularities in the ongoing Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, warning that the conduct of this poll is a test of the commission's readiness for the 2027 General Election.