Tensions disrupt Ol Kalou by-election voting day

73,480 voters cast ballots at 144 stations in today's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Reports of clashes and disruptions emerged during polling.

The by-election followed the death of incumbent David Kiaraho on March 29. Polling opened at 6am and was scheduled to close at 5pm.

Reports described plainclothes officers firing tear gas at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station. Rigathi Gachagua called for Inspector General Douglas Kanja to resign.

Journalists from Nation Media Group were attacked by balaclava-clad men at AC Primary School. Residents blocked police vehicles from entering some stations.

The IEBC stressed transparent vote counting. Security was increased at the Ol Kalou Secondary School tallying centre.

Qué dice la gente

X users reported violence including tear gas, gunshots, and attacks on journalists during the Ol Kalou by-election. Some condemned alleged state-instigated violence and called for IEBC accountability. Others praised high voter turnout despite threats of intimidation. Concerns over chaos at polling stations and voter bribery were highlighted by diverse accounts including journalists and parties.

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