Kenya: IEBC Warns Politicians After UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar’s ‘Dead Voters’ Remark

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has distanced itself from claims that dead people could somehow influence election outcomes.

This came after UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar made remarks suggesting that “even the dead would rise to ensure President William Ruto wins”, sparking widespread discussion across the country.

IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukwana moved quickly to clarify that Kenya’s voting system simply does not allow such a scenario, since the…