The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is progressing as planned, with more than a third of registered voters having cast their ballots by early afternoon.
Highlights
- IEBC says the Ol Kalou by-election is proceeding smoothly.
- Voter turnout stood at 38.2% as of 1:00 p.m.
- The exercise is being held to elect a new Member of Parliament.
- The Commission continues to monitor the voting process.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has provided an update on the ongoing Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the voting exercise is unfolding as scheduled.
In a statement released on polling day, the Commission confirmed that voter turnout had reached 38.2 percent of registered voters by 1:00 p.m.
The by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant position of Member of the National Assembly for Ol Kalou Constituency.
According to the electoral body, the voting process has continued without major interruptions, with election officials overseeing polling stations across the constituency.
The IEBC is expected to continue issuing updates throughout the day as voting progresses before the counting and tallying of votes begin after the close of polling.
Residents of Ol Kalou are expected to elect a new representative who will serve them in the National Assembly.
As voting continues, all eyes will be on the final turnout and the outcome of the closely watched Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
