Most Kenyans think their recent by-elections were rigged. A new Infotrak survey shows a majority believes the November 27th polls were not free and fair. Only sixteen percent felt the process was mostly credible. A mere eight percent called it very free and fair. Thirty-one percent outright said it was not credible, while twenty-nine percent gave a somewhat positive rating. Fifteen percent had no opinion.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ran elections in twenty-four areas. These included a Senate seat in Baringo and several National Assembly constituencies like Banissa and Malava. Elections also happened for fifteen county wards. The survey interviewed one thousand adults across all counties. It cited a plus or minus three-point-one percent margin of error.
The process faced serious problems, according to reports. Incidents of violence, voter intimidation, and alleged bribery marred several electoral areas. The commission itself canceled contests in Mitkei and Tembelio wards because candidates ran unopposed. This data reflects deep public skepticism about the electoral body's conduct during these mini polls.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ran elections in twenty-four areas. These included a Senate seat in Baringo and several National Assembly constituencies like Banissa and Malava. Elections also happened for fifteen county wards. The survey interviewed one thousand adults across all counties. It cited a plus or minus three-point-one percent margin of error.
The process faced serious problems, according to reports. Incidents of violence, voter intimidation, and alleged bribery marred several electoral areas. The commission itself canceled contests in Mitkei and Tembelio wards because candidates ran unopposed. This data reflects deep public skepticism about the electoral body's conduct during these mini polls.
