IEBC Vice chair Araphat assures of fair and credible by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has assured the people of Ugunja that mechanisms have been put in place to ensure a free, fair, and credible by-election.

IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat emphasized the commission’s commitment to peaceful elections and urged citizens to turn out in large numbers to cast their votes.

She said that they have done all the preparations to ensure that the elections will be free, fair and credible, and urged registered voters to come out and vote without fear.

Commissioner Araphat, who spoke to journalists at the IEBC’s Ugunja constituency tallying center in Ambira High School, noted that the commission had received assurances from security agencies that comprehensive measures were in place to safeguard voters and polling officials.

She said that security personnel will be deployed across all 116 polling centres, tallying stations, and throughout the county to ensure safety.

The IEBC Vice chairperson further appealed to residents to protect the country’s peace and unity during the electoral process.

She requested Kenyans in all areas where the by-elections will be taking place to do what it takes to protect the country.