Ol Kalou by-election: LSK raises concerns over alleged electoral malpractice

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concern over alleged widespread electoral malpractice ahead of the forthcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning that the reported incidents threaten the integrity and credibility of the electoral process. In a statement issued on Monday by LSK President Charles Kanjama, the society cited reports of voter bribery, misuse of public resources, political intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric and violence during the campaign period. Among the allegations highlighted are the distribution of cash and goods to voters under the guise of empowerment programmes, use of government resources and public offices to support campaigns, participation of public officers in partisan politics, and the deployment of organised groups to intimidate voters and suppress political participation. The society said such acts could amount to electoral offences under the Election Offences Act, including voter bribery, abuse of state resources and undue influence.