The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson, Erastus Ethekon, has issued a stern warning against voter intimidation, violence, and unauthorized interference ahead of the by-elections scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026.
The IEBC prohibits voter intimidation, obstruction, and harassment of officials, emphasizing that such actions will not be tolerated.
To protect ballot secrecy, the use of mobile phones is banned inside polling booths, with strict prohibition against taking photos or recordings.
Candidates and officials are restricted to their designated polling stations and cannot move between different locations.Official campaigning concluded on Monday, 23 February 2026.
Election Areas include;
Isiolo South Constituency: National Assembly seat.
Mbeere North (Embu): MCA seats for Muminji and Evurore wards.
Malava (Kakamega): MCA seat for West Kabras ward.
Enhanced security measures include, in part, the deployment of police to The Star.Voting is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
By Anthony Solly
