David Gikaria

Also known as: Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria · Nakuru Senator David Gikaria · Nakuru East MP David Gikaria

Nakuru Town East MP fined Sh2.5 million by IEBC for electoral code violations during Ol Kalou by-election.

2026-04-292026-08-25

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July 2026
7 JulCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 7 — Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has sparked controversy after revealing that he spent Sh1.2 million in a single day in Ol Kalou Constituency while defending the collection of National Identity cards from residents ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-el …
Gikaria defends ‘cash-for-ID’ mobilisation, says checks meant for campaign accountability
June 2026
10 JunThe Standard
… he right candidate to replace Kiaraho because he had worked as his assistant for 13 years and therefore knew all problems facing the constituents.Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, MPs; Irine Njoki (Bahati), Gachoki Gitari(Kirinyaga Central), Ann Wamuratha (Kiambu) and David Gikaria …
Waiguru drums support for UDA's Muchina ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
April 2026
30 AprThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, expressed regret that despite years of significant public investment, progress on the project remains minimal. …
Only 9 percent of KPLC last mile connectivity complete
29 AprCapital News
… Setting the tone of the meeting, Committee Chairman David Gikaria (Nakuru East MP) pointed to a glaring mismatch between official government statistics and realities on the ground. …
MPs flag dismal 9 percent progress in Last Mile electricity programme

Politics

MPs urge Education Ministry to enforce school morning reporting times

The News

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.

20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

MPs urge Education Ministry to enforce school morning reporting times
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.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

NCIC will not investigate hate speech based on social media clips alone
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.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCCK urges voters to reject leaders using hate speech and divisive language
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.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

NCIC probes Gachagua, two Cabinet Secretaries over hate speech
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.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCIC opens investigations into political leaders over hate speech
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."
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
NCIC investigates Gachagua, Duale over alleged hate speech
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

DCP landslide win in Ol Kalou by-election over UDA
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.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP wins Ol Kalou by-election, revives memories of 1995 Kipipiri
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.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC fines two politicians over Ol Kalou by-election conduct
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.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua alleges 68 women raped by police during Ol Kalou by-election
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.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

High Court suspends IEBC sanctions against Nakuru Town East MP
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.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
High Court temporarily suspends IEBC sanctions against Gikaria
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.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gikaria fined Sh2.5 million by IEBC over Ol Kalou utterances
The IEBC has fined Gikaria Sh2.5 million over utterances related to Ol Kalou.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nyutu accuses state intimidation, IEBC bias in Ol Kalou 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.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

IEBC fines MP Gikaria 2.5M shillings, orders public apology
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.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC fines MP Gikaria Sh2.5m for Ol Kalou by-election conduct breaches
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC declares readiness for Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC rejects MP Gikaria's bid to adjourn voter bribery hearing
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC fines Nakuru Town East MP Sh2.5M for voter inducement
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.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 13 July

Gikaria to face IEBC committee Tuesday after final adjournment
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.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC hears voter bribery charges against Nakuru East MP
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is hearing voter bribery charges against Nakuru East MP David Gikaria.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru Town MP summoned again after snubbing IEBC hearing
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.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 11 July

IEBC summons Nakuru MP over voter bribery in Ol Kalou by-election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over allegations he distributed money to voters in Mirangine town during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC fines Kipipiri MP over campaign utterances
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.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 10 July

IEBC urged to investigate cash-for-IDs claims in Ol Kalou by-election
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.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC resolved 323 nomination disputes in ten days during 2022
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.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
IEBC asks Parliament for powers to regulate early political campaigns
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.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

IEBC investigates bribery, violence in Ol Kalou by-election
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.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 8 July

Heavyweight politicians distribute goods in Ol Kalou by-election battle
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.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyoro criticizes IEBC for inaction on Ol Kalou by-election irregularities
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.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →