Kalonzo Alleges Conspiracy To Steal Votes, Says Voters Have Been Promised KSh 5k: “Shut Up”

• Opposition leaders warned of alleged bribery of voters ahead of the November 27 by-elections, claiming voters were given up to KSh 5,000
• Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka described the method as the government’s desperation to undermine the secrecy of the vote.
• Kalonzo accused government officials, including Ministers Hassan Joho, Geoffrey Ruku, and Opiyo Wandayi, of misusing resources
• The opposition called on the IEBC to investigate the registration processes, verify the integrity of the vote, and protect the integrity of the election

The opposition has issued a warning about alleged corruption to voters ahead of the November 27 by-elections.

According to the common opposition, government resources are being misused to influence the results in favor of candidates supported by the administration. Kenya First.

What concerns did Kalonzo give about the by-elections?

During a press conference on Thursday, November 20, the leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, Kalonzo Musyokasaid they have reliable information that voters are being offered up to KSh 5,000 to take pictures of their votes, and to ensure that certain candidates are supported.

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The former vice president described the approach as “desperation” on the government’s part, warning that it undermines the secrecy and integrity of the vote.

“In the desperation of the corrupt administration to steal the upcoming by-elections, they have instructed the voters to take pictures of their votes at the polling booth showing that they have chosen their favorite candidate and to collect not less than KSh 5000.

If this is not corruption and intimidation of voters, then what is? It undermines the secrecy of the vote, violates the law, and mocks the trust we place in our electoral system. We must call it for what it is: a desperate act of corruption and bad governance,” Kalonzo said.

Kalonzo said the opposition will pursue legal action and called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to investigate the allegations.

He further condemned the use of government resources by government officials, including Cabinet Secretaries Hassan JohoGeoffrey Ruku, and Opiyo Wandayi, as well as parliament leaders, against the constitution and election laws.

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“We have discovered with deep regret, although not surprising, the direct misuse of government resources by civil servants during this limited election cycle, contrary to the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. Such conduct destroys public confidence, undermines the fairness of our electoral process, and violates the basic principles of accountability, neutrality, and integrity,” Kalonzo said.

Kalonzo makes demands to IEBC

The opposition also expressed concern about voter registration processes, including the introduction of iris scanning technology, registration being held at state offices during business hours, and the deployment of registration kits without full transparency.

Kalonzo warned that such measures could affect not only the by-election but also the 2027 general election.

“The integrity of the upcoming by-elections of November 27 and the General Elections of 2027 and closing loopholes that, in the past, have been used to influence our votes. Preparing elections is a process and must cover the entire cycle of elections, starting with registration. Elections do not need fraud on the day of voting to be stolen. You can be stolen quietly… in the shadows… during registration, where the management is weaker,” said the leader of Wiper.

Kalonzo emphasized the wider moral and civic implications of the electoral process, highlighting the role of the youth in holding leaders accountable.

He congratulated the young Kenyans who moved last year to demand transparency and reject corruption, describing their movement as a call for change based on constitutional principles.

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“We have seen the courage of our people, the determination of our youth, and the power of the truth when it refuses to be silenced. Today, we recognize one such moment, the rebellion of Gen Z, a peaceful movement born of desperation, and not of violence, not of anger, but of a peaceful call for change,” he said.

The Wiper leader also urged the IEBC to publish full details of voter registration facilities and staff, ensure the legality of voter transfers, and verify ballot papers to prevent errors that could affect the election.

He stressed that electoral integrity begins with registration and that fraud at this stage can quietly undermine democracy before polling day.

IEBC receives ballot papers

Elsewhere, the IEBC received its first batch of ballot papers and legal forms ahead of the November 27 by-election.

The shipment, 10 pallets, was delivered on November 19, with the remaining 29 expected later that evening.

IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethekon he presided over the event and invited all 51 participating political parties to witness the process, a move intended to increase transparency.

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