Kenya: IEBC Declares All Set for Ol Kalou Poll, Bans Phones Inside Voting Booths

Nairobi — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has declared all logistical and technological preparations complete for Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, vowing efforts to protect the integrity of the vote.

IEBC's announcement on Tuesday followed mounting allegations of voter bribery and misinformation that have dominated the campaign.

Speaking during a joint security briefing with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission, security agencies and other government institutions had finalized arrangements to deliver a peaceful, credible and transparent poll.