Independent Electoral, and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati now wants the people who assaulted officials at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August 15 arrested.
Chebukati through a statement on Wednesday August 17 reported that Commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu, and Chief Executive officer (CEO) Marjan Marjan were physically attacked, assaulted, and injured by individuals in the company of certain political leaders.
In addition, the IEBC chairman called on security and prosecuting agencies to bring all the suspects to book to ensure the victims get justice.
“We call for the arrest and prosecution of these assailants regardless of their political affiliation,” he said.
Furthermore, the IEBC chairman condemned what he termed as intimidation and threats against staff while executing their mandate.
Moreover, Chebukati noted that the situation has instilled fear within the staff. He further added that those targeted are now unable to report to work for fear of their lives.
“The Commission is concerned that some of its critical staff who objectively and impartially performed their duties at the National Tallying Centre are being intimidated and harassed through profiling and/or arbitrary arrests,” he said.
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While condoling with Daniel Musyoka’s family, the IEBC chairman called for speedy investigations to bring his killers to justice.
Musyoka, a returning officer for Embakasi East Constituency went missing on August 11, 2022, before his body was later discovered at Loitoktok, Kajiado County on Monday, August 15.
Nonetheless, Musyoka was last seen at the East Africa Aviation tallying centre after he reportedly excused himself to make a private call at around 9:45 am before going missing.
“Mr. Musyoka just like the late ICT Manager, Chris Msando, was murdered while on duty. This was a well-trained officer who performed his duty with utmost honesty, integrity, and dedication. It is unfortunate that his stand to do the right thing cost his life,” said the IEBC chairman.
Chebukati further expressed his condolences to the family of the slain official and assured them that IEBC will support them as they make plans to lay him to rest.
Moreover, Musyoka’s deceased body was identified by his sisters Mary Mwikali and Ann Mboya at a local morgue in Loitokitok sub mortuary.
“The body of the deceased vide my earlier OB no 20/15/08/2022 has been identified as of one Daniel Mbolu Musyoka by his sisters namely Mary Mwikali and Ann Mboya at Loitokitok sub-county,” rrad part of the police report.
