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IEBC to investigate Keter over his role in Kericho by-election

Politics

By Moses Nyamori | Mar 10, 2016

Jubilee Kericho senatorial candidate Aaron Cheruyot (second left) flanked by Nandi senator Stephen sang (left),Cabinet secretary for Energy Charles Keter (second right) addressing the press at Kapmaso primary school in Belgut Kericho county on March 7,2016 after casting his vote .PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH

Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter faces a probe over alleged violation of electoral laws.

The CS is said to have taken part in the just concluded Kericho senatorial by-election campaigns.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission said it is investigating State officers, among them Mr Keter, for participating in the campaigns against the law.

The Elections Act bars State officers from political campaigns.

Both CORD and Kanu had raised questions over use of public resources to campaign for the Jubilee coalition's candidates in Kericho County and Malindi constituency.

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IEBC Corporate and Communications Manager Tabitha Mutemi said the commission will also probe any other State officer against whom similar complaints have been made.

"Once we receive the investigations report from the investigating team, the commission will then communicate its decision," said Ms Mutemi.

Keter served as the Kericho Senator before his appointment as Energy Cabinet secretary.

Contacted, the CS said he had not received any communication from the commission to that effect.

"I still don't know the accusations against me. I will have to wait for the electoral body to communicate to me before I can comment on the issue," he said.