The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned top candidates in the Kasipul Constituency by-elections, Boyd Were and Philip Aroko, over a series of violent campaign incidents that have led to the loss of lives.
Speaking during a press conference on Friday, IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed that the hearing will commence on Monday November 17, 2025.
Ethekon also announced the constitution of the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, to oversee the case, after a team of investigators completed its inquiry into the chaotic scenes that unfolded in Kasipul.
“We are aware of the incidences of violence in Kasipul. Immediately we heard of the incidents, we dispatched our investigations team to the ground, they conducted investigations and now we have the final report,” noted Ethekon.
“We have empanelled the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee which will commence its work on Monday, to summon those candidates in Kasipul,” he added.
He also warned that any breaches of the electoral code of conduct will attract penalties, including fines, with disqualification of candidates in severe cases.
Inspector general of Police Douglas Kanja cautioned candidates violating the stipulated laws, that stern actions would be taken against them.
The summoning of ODM’s Boyd Were, eldest son of the late Ong’ondo Were, and Independent candidate Philip Aroko, comes after two people were killed on Thursday November 6, during a political rally in Opondo area, Central Kasipul Ward, Homa Bay County.
Reports indicate that the two men were hacked to death with machetes during violent clashes between the supporters of Were and Aroko.
