IEBC fines Nakuru East MP David Gikaria Sh2.5 million for electoral code breach

Nakuru East MP David Gikaria. (Photo: FB/Parliament of Kenya)

By Bashir Mbuthia
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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The Committee subsequently fined the MP Sh2.5 million and ordered him to issue a public apology within 48 hours or face suspension from IEBC-led electoral processes.

“The respondent is compelled to pay a fine of Sh2.5 million within 48 hours of the determination. The respondent shall issue a public retraction apology on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 am at Anniversary Towers before the public,” Mukhwana said.

The Committee also recommended that evidence on the case be referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to investigate potential offences under the Elections Offences Act.

“If established, Gikaria should be prosecuted criminally under the law," said the Committee Chair.

According to IEBC, failure to comply with the directives could result in consequences affecting the MP’s eligibility to participate in future elections. The committee also cautioned Gikaria against repeating similar statements, warning that such remarks could fuel violence and hostility among members of the public.

The development comes just days after IEBC imposed a Sh1.5 million penalty against Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia and directed her to issue a public apology after finding that she breached the Electoral Code of Conduct during a campaign event in Nyandarua County last month.

The action followed remarks Muhia made on June 14 while campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, ahead of the area’s parliamentary by-election.

During the rally, the MP stated that participation in the contest should be limited to residents of the constituency, remarks that drew criticism from opponents who accused her of promoting exclusion and insinuating violence against those perceived as outsiders.