Also known as: IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon · IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon
IEBC chairman defended by Turkana leaders against allegations by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding property ownership.
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The Standard
… He accused IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon of non-action in the recent by-elections in Mbeere North, Kasipul and Emurua Dikir alleging he wants to use violence as an excuse to postpone the polls in Ol Kalou.He said that the people of the constituency have been peaceful and threa …
Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol KalouCapital News
… Speaking as political campaigns intensify ahead of the July 16 vote, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission would not risk the safety of voters, election officials and candidates if the environment becomes hostile. …
IEBC warns it could postpone or cancel Ol Kalou by-electionCapital News
… Gachagua’s remarks come days after IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission could be forced to postpone or even cancel the by-election if the security situation deteriorates. …
Gachagua claims Ruto wants Ol Kalou poll postponedCapital News
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission had received reports of widespread electoral malpractices and security concerns that could undermine the integrity of the poll. …
Violence, Bribery Claims Put Ol Kalou By-Election in JeopardyCapital News
… Speaking on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission had received reports of widespread electoral malpractices and security concerns that could undermine the integrity of the poll. …
IEBC Launches Probe Into Alleged Bribery, Violence and Campaign Malpractices in Ol Kalou By-ElectionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon addresses a press conference in Nairobi on February 4, 2026. …
Voter bribery: IEBC, anti-graft agency see nothing wrong in Ol KalouThe Standard
… Speaking during the launch of the 2022 Pre-Election Dispute Resolution Committee Report and Case Digest, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the Commission had received disturbing reports from Ol Kalou, including violent confrontations between rival supporters, late-night campa …
Why Ol Kalou by-election could be postponedThe Standard
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon during the stakeholder engagement forum, December 8, 2025. …
Running for Presidency? Have Sh4.4 billion as campaign limitThe Standard
… The exercise targets electoral areas that were undergoing by-elections during the nationwide ECVR process period.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Ol Kalou will, however, not be included in this exercise until its by-election is concluded. …
IEBC launches month-long voter registration drive in five constituenciesCitizen Digital
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon also expressed concerns over the increasingly volatile political environment, warning that it was hampering preparations for the 2027 General Election. …
CJ Koome urges IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goonsThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazzetted the campaign financing regulations 2026 and set spending limits for candidates and political parties for the General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027. Presidential candidates face a spending limit of Sh6.1 billion.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazzetted the campaign financing regulations 2026 and set spending limits for candidates and political parties for the General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027. Presidential candidates face a spending limit of Sh6.1 billion.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Deputy Commission Secretary Ruth Kulundu as Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary effective August 5, 2026, following the expiry of Moses Ledama Sunkuli's six-month acting tenure. Kulundu will serve for two months or until a substantive CEO is appointed.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary for two months, replacing Moses Ledama Sunkuli whose six-month acting tenure ended on Tuesday. Kulundu will oversee the commission's day-to-day administration during the transition as IEBC prepares for the 2027 General Election.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic. She said officers at Kamukunji and Central police stations denied lawyers access to Kaguchia and moved him between stations in violation of legal procedures.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed a Bill with far-reaching consequences that, if approved, will impact how the 2027 General Election is conducted, including guidance on the recall of MPs and removal of the need to livestream proceedings.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed new election campaign financing regulations requiring political parties and candidates to open campaign accounts, keep records of contributions, and disclose and audit finances. The IEBC says the rules aim to promote transparency and fairness, ensuring electoral outcomes are determined by voters' free will rather than financial advantage.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dismissed claims that proposed amendments to the Elections Act would abolish live transmission of election results or revert to manual voting. The IEBC said the proposed changes instead introduce a complementary mechanism for transmitting results in areas without adequate network coverage.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has unveiled proposed election law reforms aimed at curbing premature political campaigns, with the Election Amendment Bill, 2026 seeking to define early campaigns, prohibit political activities outside prescribed timelines, and introduce enforcement measures that apply to all political actors.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion Electoral Support Programme to strengthen Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Election, funding voter registration, civic education, staff training, and outreach to women, youth and underserved communities.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou by-elections, alleging they acted on President William Ruto's instructions. Gachagua also called for the IEBC's disbandment but did not provide evidence for the allegations.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is under scrutiny over its alleged application of double standards in handling the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bishop Ignatius Wanjala condemned recent political violence and called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to publicly expose leaders allegedly financing goons and inciting anarchy, stressing that Kenyans deserve accountability and justice.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Supporters of leading candidates gathered outside the tallying centre in Ol Kalou on Thursday night, singing and dancing while awaiting the official declaration of results in the closely contested parliamentary by-election. The IEBC had not declared a winner by publication time, though provisional results continued to arrive from polling stations across the constituency.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ol Kalou residents are voting to select their next MP in an election marked by massive voter bribery, intimidation, and property destruction. The contest has been notably tense due to cutthroat competition between government and UDA supporters versus opposition forces led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for tomorrow has been marked by massive voter bribery, intimidation, and property destruction in competition between government and UDA supporters versus opposition forces led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it will not allow unaccredited individuals, including so-called "super agents," to interfere with Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Only duly accredited agents will be permitted access to polling stations and the constituency tallying centre.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, National Police Service, and National Cohesion and Integration Commission will issue a joint status update on Tuesday ahead of the Thursday Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, expected to address security, electoral integrity, and enforcement against poll-related offences amid reports of electoral violence, voter bribery, and intimidation during the campaign.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Turkana leaders, led by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, have urged politicians to allow IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon to work freely, defending him against allegations by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he owns an Sh80 million house allegedly purchased by President Ruto. The leaders accused Gachagua of making divisive statements and having a vendetta against Ethekon.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned against political interference and intimidation at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying only accredited party agents will be allowed inside polling stations and directing security agencies to act against anyone flouting the rules. Each candidate or political party will be allowed one accredited agent per polling station.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has condemned escalating political violence and electoral malpractices ahead of the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, citing reports of voter bribery, intimidation, gang attacks, unlawful campaigns, and destruction of property. The IEBC has warned it could postpone or cancel the poll if violations continue, and violence has reportedly spread to neighbouring Gilgil Constituency.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the IEBC Chairperson's warning of potential election postponement or cancellation due to threats to integrity—citing violence, voter bribery, intimidation, and misinformation—deserves national attention as a matter vital to Kenya's institutional health and future.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on the IEBC to address money's corrosive influence in politics and take decisive action against voter bribery and economic coercion, criticizing the 13-year stall in implementing the Election Campaign Financing Act.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has assured residents of adequate security ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and warned that law enforcement will act decisively against anyone seeking to disrupt the poll, including those involved in violence or voter intimidation. The warning follows an IEBC caution that it could postpone or cancel the election if voter bribery and violence compromise its integrity.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has attacked IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon over remarks suggesting the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be postponed due to insecurity and electoral malpractices, arguing the constituency has been peaceful and accusing the electoral commission of selective law enforcement and attempting to shield the ruling UDA from defeat.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the IEBC for warning it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing the electoral body of acting at the behest of President Ruto after sensing defeat. Gachagua dismissed the commission's concerns over violence and voter bribery, insisting the poll has remained peaceful and accusing the State of orchestrating isolated incidents.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →