Also known as: Nakuru Town East Sub-County
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 14 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee has found Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria culpable on all three counts of violating the Electoral Code of Conduct during campaigns for the Ol Kalo …
IEBC fines Gikaria Sh2.5mn over Ol Kalou remarks, orders apology and retractionCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 14 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee has dismissed an application by Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria seeking to adjourn proceedings in a case accusing him of breaching electoral laws ahead of th …
IEBC rejects MP Gikaria’s bid to delay voter bribery caseThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dispute Resolution Committee has issued Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria with a severe formal warning over remarks deemed to imply financial inducement to voters and ordered him to pay a Sh2.5 million pe …
IEBC fines Nakuru Town East MP Sh2.5 M over voter inducement remarksCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 – Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria is expected to appear before the IEBC Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee on Tuesday after the panel granted what it described as a final 24-hour adjournment. …
Gikaria to Face IEBC Tuesday After Committee Grants Final AdjournmentCapital News
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 …
IEBC Summons Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria Over Alleged Voter Bribery in Ol Kalou By-ElectionThe Standard
… 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. …
Electoral agency fines MP SH1.5m over utterancesCapital News
… 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. …
IEBC Resolved 323 Nomination Disputes in 10 Days as Ethekon Warned Against Past Electoral MistakesCitizen Digital
… 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 …
IEBC seeks legal powers to crack down on early political campaignsCitizen Digital
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 …
MP Gikaria explains why IDs were demanded while giving Ksh.1.2M handouts in Ol KalouCapital 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 accountabilityDCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a week-long political tour across Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru counties as he steps up grassroots mobilisation under the Democracy for the Citizens Party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has defended requiring residents receiving handouts in Ol Kalou to present national identity card details, stating the exercise was for accounting purposes and dismissing claims it aimed to influence the upcoming parliamentary by-election. Gikaria argued that Kenya's electoral system relies on biometric verification, not identity cards alone.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria defended his campaign's practice of collecting National Identity cards from residents during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the checks ensure campaign resources reach registered voters in assigned polling stations. Gikaria said he spent Sh1.2 million in a single day and dismissed allegations the exercise was intended to manipulate the electoral process.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Giants dominated the first day of Nakuru County Secondary Term Two Games at Njoro Boys High School, with Afraha, Koelel and Menengai High School registering wins in their rugby sevens matches ahead of the Rift Valley Regional Games in Narok.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has campaigned for UDA candidate Samuel Muchina in the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging voters to elect him to continue development and ensure the constituency receives its rightful share in government.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders participating in public hearings on the proposed Statistics Bill 2026 in Nakuru have raised concerns that transforming the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics into the Kenya Statistics Authority could expose the statistical system to political interference and job losses. They also opposed allowing county governments to recruit County Statisticians through County Public Service Boards, arguing it could give governors undue influence over statistical processes.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →