State agencies failed voters in violent by-elections, IEBC says

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has blamed other state agencies forviolence during November 27 by-elections, claiming it delivered at 95 percent.IEBC Commissioner Paul Ndemo told Spice FM on Wednesday, December 3, the missing 5 percent lies squarely with agencies like the National Police Service (NPS) and theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which he saidfailed to control violencein Kasipul, Malava and Mbeere North."There is what was within the armpit of IEBC and there is what was in the armpit of other state agencies. That is where the 5 percent ought to lie," Ndemo said.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe stark admission comes as the commission faces mounting criticism for failing to suspend or cancel elections in areas hit by violence.In Kasipul, atleast two people died on November 6when supporters of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Arokoclashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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IEBC Commissioner Paul Ndemo told Spice FM on Wednesday, December 3, the missing 5 percent lies squarely with agencies like the National Police Service (NPS) and theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which he saidfailed to control violencein Kasipul, Malava and Mbeere North."There is what was within the armpit of IEBC and there is what was in the armpit of other state agencies. That is where the 5 percent ought to lie," Ndemo said.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe stark admission comes as the commission faces mounting criticism for failing to suspend or cancel elections in areas hit by violence.In Kasipul, atleast two people died on November 6when supporters of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Arokoclashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which he saidfailed to control violencein Kasipul, Malava and Mbeere North."There is what was within the armpit of IEBC and there is what was in the armpit of other state agencies. That is where the 5 percent ought to lie," Ndemo said.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe stark admission comes as the commission faces mounting criticism for failing to suspend or cancel elections in areas hit by violence.In Kasipul, atleast two people died on November 6when supporters of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Arokoclashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"There is what was within the armpit of IEBC and there is what was in the armpit of other state agencies. That is where the 5 percent ought to lie," Ndemo said.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppThe stark admission comes as the commission faces mounting criticism for failing to suspend or cancel elections in areas hit by violence.In Kasipul, atleast two people died on November 6when supporters of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Arokoclashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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The stark admission comes as the commission faces mounting criticism for failing to suspend or cancel elections in areas hit by violence.In Kasipul, atleast two people died on November 6when supporters of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Arokoclashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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In Kasipul, atleast two people died on November 6when supporters of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Arokoclashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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clashed after both violated a harmonized campaign schedule by holding unscheduled rallies in the Opondo area.In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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In Malava, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako and his employees were attacked at his Downhill Kaburengu Hotel on the night of November 26,hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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hours before voting began.Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Armed attackersallegedly stormed the premises, injuring employees and damaging property and vehicles. One man was stripped naked during the violence, leaving many votersafraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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afraid to cast ballots.The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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The by-elections in six constituencies and one Senate seat were seen as a crucial test for the newly constituted IEBC, which was sworn in on July 11 after a prolonged vacancythat had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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that had crippled key electoral processes. The commission took office barely four months before the November 27 polls.Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Ndemo, who oversaw the Magarini constituency, defended the commission's performance and insisted polling stations met constitutional standards under Article 81 on free, fair,Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPtransparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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transparent and credible elections.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"Our assessment must be based, number one, on what the Constitution dictates we must do. A by-election must be one that is free where citizens walk into polling centresunhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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unhindered, without undue influence or interruption, and cast their ballot. From where we sit, all the polling stations met this threshold," he said.The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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The commissioner said polling stations opened on time, ballot boxes were inspected openly, agents and observers were present and officers were properly trained and sworn tosecrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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secrecy.But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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But the commissioner conceded the images from Malava and Kasipul were not good for the country."The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"The images that came out of Malava and Kasipul were not good for anyone in this country. We requested the National Police Service to investigate. IEBC does not have its ownpolice station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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police station, DCI or National Intelligence Service. We rely on a multi-agency approach," Ndemo said, adding, “Unfortunately, if other state agencies do not do their part, IEBCreceives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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receives the body blows."On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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On the two deaths in Kasipul, Ndemo maintained the commission followed due process and relied on evidence presented before its disputes committee."It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"It is regrettable that two lives were lost," he noted."But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"But you must have evidence incriminating the two candidates directly. We had no such evidence. The violence occurred because candidates veered off their campaignschedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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schedule,” he added.Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Both Kasipul candidates were fined Sh1 million each on November 19 for violating agreed campaign routes, penalties the commission considered commensurate with theviolation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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violation. However, the fines did not prevent the elections from proceeding.The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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The IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, also pointed fingers at the Homa Bay county government, accusingits officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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its officials ofusing public resources to perpetuate violencein the constituency.During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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During the November 27 voting, violence continued.In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School and a firearm was stolen from his bodyguard.In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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In Malava, a vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was torched by unidentified attackers.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was arrested by plain-clothes officers on his way to Malava, sparking protests in Kitale where residents blocked major roads.Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Seventeen people were arrested with crude weapons in Kasipul on election day, and police are pursuing suspects who stole the firearm.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned incidents of violence, intimidation and disruption during the polls, noting the acts violated Article 81(e) of the Constitution, whichrequires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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requires elections to be free from violence, coercion and corruption."These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"These actions undermine the principles of Article 86 on the conduct of simple, accurate, verifiable, secure, accountable and transparent elections," Ethekon said in a statementon election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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on election day.The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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The commission called on the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate all reported incidents of violence and ensure individuals foundculpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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culpable are arrested and held accountable.Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Ndemo urged Kenyans not to view thecommission's responsethrough a microscopic lens, arguing that IEBC acted within its mandate."We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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"We condemned the violence, penalized violations and asked the police to act. Elections are a cycle, not an event," he said.Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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Despite the violence, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won seats in Mbeere North, Malava and Banissa while ODM swept Kasipul, Ugunja and Magarini.An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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An independent candidate won the Kabuchai Member of County Assembly seat.Follow The Standard
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