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Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-elections

Homa bay MP Peter Kaluma is whisked away by security officials after violence broke out at Kasipul polling station. [Fle, Standard]

 Violence and bribery claims disrupted by‑elections in several counties on Thursday, November 27, as rival camps accused each other of attempting to sway voters and cause chaos.

Polls opened in 22 electoral areas nationwide after two wards went uncontested and their candidates were returned unopposed, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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