Tag: Electoral Integrity
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Kasipul Candidates Face Possible Disqualification Over Campaign Schedule Breach
Kasipul by-election: What could trigger sanctions? The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is reviewing allegations that candidates in the Kasipul Constituency by-election may have violated the agreed campaign schedule. While the details are still being investigated, the commission has signaled that breaches could lead to sanctions, including disqualification in extreme cases. The situation underscores…
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Kasipul candidates risk disqualification for breaching campaign schedule
Overview Candidates contesting the Kasipul Constituency by-election face potential disqualification if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirms violations of the agreed campaign schedule. The warning comes after a preliminary review highlighted possible breaches in the timetable set for campaigning, with the IEBC indicating that sanctions could follow if fault is established. What constitutes…
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Opposition Alleges Ruto, Mbarire Blocking Campaigns in Mbeere North By-Election
Allegations surface ahead of Mbeere North by-election Opposition lawmakers and candidates in Embu County have accused President William Ruto and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of deploying security forces to disrupt campaign events in the Mbeere North by-election set for November 27. The charges come as the region braces for a high-stakes electoral contest that is…
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Opposition Alleges Ruto, Mbarire Block Campaigns in Mbeere North By-Election
Rising Tensions Ahead of the Mbeere North By-Election The political heat is turning up as opposition lawmakers and regional leaders accuse President William Ruto and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of deploying security forces to disrupt campaign activities in Mbeere North. With the by-election slated for November 27, residents are witnessing a clash over campaign space,…
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Matiang’i accuses Ruto of funds misuse to fund Nyamira by-elections
Allegations about funding for Nyamira by-elections Kenya’s energy around the Nyamira by-elections has taken a political turn as former Interior Cabinet Secretary and presidential hopeful Dr. Fred Matiang’i publicly questioned the source and use of funds behind the campaigns. Matiang’i asserted that the current government led by President William Ruto may be diverting public money…
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Judicial Recount Accepted in Topsail-Paradise, Denied in Two Other Districts
Overview of the Ruling A provincial court has granted a judicial recount for the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, signaling a slow-burnished path to resolution after a tightly contested race in the latest provincial elections. In a ruling that drew attention for its tone as well as its outcome, Justice Fonse Faour acknowledged the peculiar contrast:…
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Moghalu Claims Anambra Election Was Over-Policed and Marred by Vote Buying
Background and Context The Anambra governorship race has drawn sharp allegations from Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu, who says the just-concluded election was characterized by excessive policing and pervasive vote buying. Speaking at a press briefing held at his residence, Moghalu indicated that the electoral process deviated from the standards expected in a free and…
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EFCC Nabs Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Anambra, Floods Election Malpractice Crackdown
EFCC Action Signals the Start of a Broader Electoral Integrity Push In a move that underscores the growing emphasis on clean elections, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intercepted three individuals suspected of engaging in vote buying across different communities in Anambra State. The arrests, confirmed by EFCC spokespeople, are part of…
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EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Anambra State
EFCC Nets Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Anambra The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of engaging in vote buying activities in Anambra State. The operations spanned multiple local government areas, underscoring the agency’s ongoing campaign to protect the integrity of the electoral process ahead of and…
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EFCC Nabs Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Anambra: Breakthrough Against Electoral Corruption
Overview: EFCC Steps Up Efforts Against Electoral Malpractice in Anambra In a significant move to curb electoral malpractices, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in vote buying across different parts of Anambra State. The arrests highlight the commission’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of elections and…