The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called on residents of Isiolo South Constituency to turn out in large numbers and exercise their right to choose leaders of their choice through the power of the ballot.
The Commission says it has put in place elaborate measures to ensure the by-election slated for Thursday is conducted in a transparent and credible manner.
IEBC Commissioner Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana has also called on security personnel to work round the clock to ensure the mini-poll is conducted in a secure environment.
“IEBC depends on you to provide adequate security and acknowledges the role played by all security officers in guaranteeing a peaceful election,” he stated.
Speaking while accompanied by fellow Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan when they toured the constituency to oversee final preparations, Dr. Alutalala expressed confidence in the personnel deployed, noting that they understand the terrain and are well positioned to safeguard the electoral integrity.
The Commissioners urged voters to maintain peace throughout the election period to enable everyone exercise their democratic right and choose leaders of their choice.
During the Thursday by-election, residents of Isiolo South Constituency will head to the polls to pick their new Member of National Assembly following the demise of former area lawmaker Mohamed Tubi Bidu in November last year.
Isiolo South Parliamentary race has turned out to be a sibling rivalry pitting UDA party candidate Tubi Mohamed Tubi against his Sister Bina Tubi who is contesting on a Jubilee party ticket.
The two are children of the former area MP.
The UDA candidate got a major boost after the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) candidate Isaack Abduba Fayo withdrew from the race in his favour.
Polling stations will open at 6:00am and close at 5:00pm. In cases where opening is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, the Commission says time lost will be compensated.
IEBC says all eligible voters in the certified Register of Voters for the respective by-election areas will be identified using the KIEMS kits.
The Register of Voters has been displayed at each polling station for public verification.
Residents of West Kabras Ward in Malava Constituency, and Muminji and Evurore Wards in Mbeere North Constituency will also cast their ballots to choose their new Members of County Assembly.
