Tensions disrupt Ol Kalou by-election voting day

2026년 07월 15일

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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.

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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.

Ol Kalou by-election: Chaos erupts at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School as armed, hooded men assault journalists and seize their cameras, teargas fired to disperse crowds at the polling station. https://t.co/YiomyqmffI
— Faizah wanjiru (@wfayzah) 2026년 7월 16일

Live blog: Ol Kalou by-election turns violent as masked gunmen lob tear gas, attack journalists https://t.co/4YOY8toFf5
— Daily Nation (@NationAfrica) 2026년 7월 16일

UGM Party condemns state-instigated violence in Ol Kalou by-election, calls out IEBC. pic.twitter.com/uCQdzVdo2z
— United Green Movement (@UGMParty) 2026년 7월 16일

An unbelievable turnout for a by-election despite the well orchestrated threat of violence. Thank you, our Ol Kalou brethren! https://t.co/R3bZ8EQupK
— JeiKiarie (@JeiKiarie) 2026년 7월 16일

Ol Kalou Voters Guard The Ballot:

The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, which began peacefully, was later marred by incidents of violence, voter intimidation claims and political accusations,

Raising concerns over the integrity of the contest.#NTVTonight @Ben_Kitili pic.twitter.com/JqTueGLYZZ
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) 2026년 7월 16일

DCP candidate declared winner of Ol Kalou by-election

2026년 07월 17일 AI에 의해 보고됨 AI에 의해 생성된 이미지

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has declared Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru of the Democracy for the Citizens Party the winner of the Ol Kalou by-election after he secured 35,440 votes.

IEBC warns of possible Ol Kalou by-election postponement

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it may postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 16 due to reports of voter bribery, gun violence and night campaigns.

DCI launches probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence

2026년 07월 20일 AI에 의해 보고됨

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has opened an inquiry into violence during the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Officials are examining the role of armed and hooded individuals in the unrest. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen ordered the probe.

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