IEBC condemns violence, affirms lawful process in by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expressed deep concern over incidents of violence, intimidation, and disruption reported in parts of the country during Thursday’s by-elections.In a statement, the Commission strongly condemned acts of hooliganism and lawlessness witnessed ina number ofelectoral areas, noting that such conduct violates Article 81(e) of the Constitution, which requires elections to be free from violence, intimidation, improper influence, and corruption.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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In a statement, the Commission strongly condemned acts of hooliganism and lawlessness witnessed ina number ofelectoral areas, noting that such conduct violates Article 81(e) of the Constitution, which requires elections to be free from violence, intimidation, improper influence, and corruption.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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