Mini-poll candidate alleges bribery

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati addresses the press after Post Election Evaluation workshop in Kisumu County. [Photo: Collins Oduor, Standard]
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But Mr Kamuren denied the claims. "Being a Jubilee candidate does not guarantee me victory," said the former Kenya National Union of Teachers official. He also denied that Government agents were bribing voters on his behalf. The seat fell vacant following the death of former MP Grace Kipchoim. Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has assured residents of a free and fair election. Constituency Returning Officer Paul Kones also said there would be enough security to ensure voting was smooth.SEE ALSO :Former IEBC commissioners throw Chebukati under the bus
"This area has experienced insecurity for some time now but the security team has provided us with enough police. Each of the 132 polling stations will have two police officers," Mr Kones said yesterday. "We have taken all the necessary measures to ensure that the by-election goes well and urge residents to come out and vote." Kones said all registered voters, including those at Eldume Camp, would be given an opportunity to cast their ballots. Plans were underway to deliver voting materials to two polling stations on an island in Lake Baringo yesterday. Baringo South has 132 polling stations and 35,162 registered votes.