Police dismiss rape, death claims in Ol Kalou by-election
Police in Kenya have officially dismissed social media rumors alleging rape and deaths during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Authorities confirmed the election was peaceful and have launched an investigation into unidentified individuals seen in the area.
Why it matters
Addressing misinformation during elections is critical for maintaining public trust and preventing civil unrest in democratic processes.
Central region police commander Geoffrey Mayek/COURTESY
The National Police Service has dismissed claims circulating on social media that rape incidents and deaths occurred during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying no such cases were reported before, during or after polling.
In a statement Friday, Central Regional Police Commander Geoffrey Mayek said the election was successfully conducted in a peaceful environment and commended residents for exercising their democratic rights responsibly.
"First, we thank the people of Ol Kalou for exercising their democratic rights in a free and fair environment. They conducted themselves maturely and responsibly," Mayek said.
He also praised police officers deployed to provide security during the exercise, saying they discharged their duties professionally.
"To all our officers who were deployed to cover the exercise, we thank you wholesomely for carrying out your mandate in a steadfast, dignified and professional manner," he said.
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