Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia has asked her supporters to pause fundraising efforts to cover a KSh 1.5m fine imposed by the IEBC following inflammatory remarks during the Ol Kalou by-election campaigns.
The electoral body penalized her for violating election code of conduct, ordering a public apology and warning of potential disqualification for repeated offenses.Muhia expressed gratitude for her base's support but emphasized the need to consult legal counsel before accepting donations.
The fine stems from her campaign speech that allegedly incited violence and fear, leading to a tribunal ruling that her comments disrupted peaceful politics.She must now sign a public apology at IEBC offices by Monday, with further violations risking her political career.
The incident highlights tensions between DCP and UDA in the by-election, as Muhia urges voters to focus on their own choices rather than external pressures.The case underscores the strict enforcement of electoral laws in Kenya's political landscape.
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