Kenya: IEBC Summons Gikaria Over Alleged Voter Bribery in Ol Kalou By-Election Campaign
Kenyan MP David Gikaria has been summoned by the IEBC to face allegations of voter bribery during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign. The investigation follows the circulation of video evidence showing the lawmaker allegedly distributing money to influence voters.
Why it matters
This case serves as a test for electoral integrity and the enforcement of the Code of Conduct ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
Nairobi - Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria is set to appear before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over allegations of voter bribery during campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
Committee Chairperson Moses Mukhwana said investigations were initiated following reports and audio-visual material allegedly showing the lawmaker distributing money to voters in Mirangine town in a bid to influence the outcome of the mini-poll.
A video widely circulated on social media on July 7 allegedly captured Gikaria addressing residents in Mirangine and discussing campaign-related expenditures in the area.
The IEBC committee is expected to determine whether the alleged actions breached the Electoral Code of Conduct governing candidates, political parties and campaign activities.
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election was triggered by the death of area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29 this year.
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