Muturi, a former Attorney General, wrote to IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon accusing certain political actors of organizing a scheme to disrupt voting and influence the outcome in favor of the UDA candidate.
In his letter, he claimed that armed personnel have been deployed from Nairobi and Thika and positioned in key areas viewed as strongholds of opposition candidates.
According to Muturi, these individuals—allegedly National Government Administration officers and police officers in civilian clothes—have been seen in Kanyuambura, Ishiara, and Siakago towns.
According to Muturi, these individuals—allegedly National Government Administration officers and police officers in civilian clothes—have been seen in Kanyuambura, Ishiara, and Siakago towns.
He warned that their presence is meant to intimidate voters and interfere with the election process.
Muturi also accused some UDA operatives of bribing voters during campaigns. He claimed that voters were being encouraged to take photographs of marked ballot papers in exchange for money, a move he said goes against the principle of secret voting.
“This clearly undermines the integrity of the ballot and the entire democratic process,” he stated.
In the letter, Muturi urged the IEBC to take three key actions. First, he asked the commission to publicly address the alleged schemes that threaten a free and fair election.
Muturi also accused some UDA operatives of bribing voters during campaigns. He claimed that voters were being encouraged to take photographs of marked ballot papers in exchange for money, a move he said goes against the principle of secret voting.
“This clearly undermines the integrity of the ballot and the entire democratic process,” he stated.
In the letter, Muturi urged the IEBC to take three key actions. First, he asked the commission to publicly address the alleged schemes that threaten a free and fair election.
Second, he called for immediate measures to stop what he described as illegal plans aimed at influencing the vote.
Lastly, he requested that the electoral agency ensure an updated and accurate voter register is available on election day to avoid cases where voters may find their names missing.
These accusations add to existing tension surrounding the by-election. Recently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of breaking electoral laws by interrupting campaign events held by rival candidates.
These accusations add to existing tension surrounding the by-election. Recently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of breaking electoral laws by interrupting campaign events held by rival candidates.
Gachagua argued that such actions violate the electoral code of conduct and demanded that IEBC take action against them and the UDA candidate, Leo Wamuthende.
CS Ruku, however, defended his involvement in the campaigns. He insisted that Cabinet Secretaries are allowed to participate in political activities and said he is actively supporting efforts to ensure proper representation for Mbeere North.
The parliamentary seat became vacant after Ruku was appointed Cabinet Secretary, turning the race into one of the most heated political contests in the region.
CS Ruku, however, defended his involvement in the campaigns. He insisted that Cabinet Secretaries are allowed to participate in political activities and said he is actively supporting efforts to ensure proper representation for Mbeere North.
The parliamentary seat became vacant after Ruku was appointed Cabinet Secretary, turning the race into one of the most heated political contests in the region.