Ol Kalou by-election: UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga alleges voter bribery

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Nyaga, who cast his ballot at Huruma Primary School in Kaimbaga Ward at about 8.30am, said he had received reports from his campaign team that individuals were allegedly distributing money to voters near some polling stations.

“I have received reports from my people that there are individuals trying to bribe voters at some polling stations. I call upon the IEBC to investigate and take action against anyone attempting to influence voters so that we can have a free and fair election,” he said.

The UDA candidate said he would formally report the allegations to the relevant authorities, insisting he preferred pursuing legal channels rather than making unsubstantiated accusations.

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“I am a law-abiding citizen. If it requires reporting to the police, I will do so. I don’t want to merely speak about it; I want the matter investigated and appropriate action taken,” Nyaga said.

His claims came a day after one of his campaign vehicles, which he said was transporting election agents, was allegedly torched by suspected goons in Mugumo.

“Other than the incident yesterday where my vehicle was burned, I have not witnessed any other major security incident today,” he said.

Despite the allegations, Nyaga praised the security arrangements put in place by the National Police Service, saying the deployment had helped maintain peace during the exercise.

“I feel security has been well organised today. Police officers are everywhere, manning the roads and polling stations. Apart from yesterday’s incident, I have not encountered any insecurity,” he said.

He urged eligible voters who had yet to cast their ballots to turn out in large numbers, saying a high voter turnout would strengthen the constituency’s democratic mandate.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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