ELECTIONS WATCH 2007

Stop Electoral Violence! 17th - 23rd November, 2007

Issue No 2 PeaceNet - A PeaceNet - Kenya electoral violence reduction project, 2007

Introduction Western

♦Mt Elgon constituency at Chebyuk settlement scheme, two Dear Partners , party nomination officials and two security men were shot and PeaceNet - Kenya, launched an ‘Election Violence Reduction injured while transporting ballot papers to the polling station. project on Monday, 12th November 2007 in , at a PeaceNet In the same area both the PNU and ODM ballot papers were Regional Coordinator’s consultative meeting. The purpose of burnt by party supporters during the tallying of votes. publication is to monitor violence and mobilize stakeholders for interventions. ♦In Mumias constituency at Masanda PNU and ODM supporters clashed injuring two nomination officials. The This is the second edition in a series of weekly updates that will KADDU civic and parliamentary nominations reported inform partners of unfolding events during the elections. incidences of violence. ♦ Amagoro constituency, rival party supporters clashed leaving RED FLAG Six (6) injured. The General Service Unit (GSU) intervened and calmed the situation. ♦The violence that was witnessed during party civic and ♦Kanduyi constituency, two ODM aspirants Mr. Alfred parliamentary nominations and issuance of certificates due to Khang’atia and Mr.Juma Mukhwana engaged physically. They irregularities in the different political camps, could trigger tension were both arrested but later released by the local police. and escalate violence during this campaign period. ♦In Bumula constituency, ODM civic candidate suffered injuries ♦The Circulation of a purported MOU between ODM and Muslims is when a group of PNU supporters inflicted cuts on him. In the causing inter-religious tension between Christians and Muslims same area the immediate former MP Bifwoli Wakoli is being particularly in Mombasa. sort by police for assaulting a person during the nominations.

Nyanza South Rift ♦ ODM supporters protested the irregular issuance of certificates to loser of the civic and parliamentary nominations in ♦ In Transmara District, , four ODM Nyakatch,Rangwe,Ugenya,Nyatike and Kuria constituencies. political aspirants confronted each other in a physically, Protesters lit bonfires along Busia - Kisumu highway after drawing firearms at each other . The matter was reported cancellation of Steve Mwanga's nomination results. to the local police.

♦ The Presiding office, Fr. Omolo in Ugenya ODM polling station Central was beaten and injured by irate members. Whilst in . the returning officer was held hostage for several ♦ , PNU civic and parliamentary nominations hours after claims that he had dropped an aspirants name from resulted in physical confrontation between immediate former the final list. Their Usonga counter part was abducted but later MP William Kabogo and aspirant George Ndungu. rescued in what s claimed to be a political motivated action ♦ Two people were injured and treated at local dispensaries in , after fracas occurred when PNU supporters hurled stones to immediate former MP as he joined a PNU campaign road show at Mweiga. Police managed to quell the situation.

Contacts: Peace and Development Network Contacts: PeaceNet Kenya; enhancing a pervading culture of Peace! [email protected] PeaceP o Box and 49806 Development - 00100 Network [email protected] It isn't enough to talk about peace, one must believe it. 2725270 / 1, 2053797 PNairobi o Box 49806 - 00100 2725270 / 1, 2053797 And it isn't enough to believe in it, one must work for it. Nairobi - Eleanor Roosevelt

ELECTIONS WATCH 2007

Coast Upper Eastern

♦ ODM’s decision to give direct nomination to Hon. Kajembe Rampant Voter bribery was observed in Imenti North, and his influence in irregular issuance of party certificates to Imenti Central, Tigania East and Saku constituencies. civic aspirants allied to him, resulted in violence. During campaigns for the party civic and parliamentary ♦ Disgruntled nomination officials burnt down ODM offices in nominations , whilst their counterparts in Msabweni

threatened to burn ballot papers for delayed payments. Nairobi

♦The Circulation of a purported MOU between ODM and

Muslims is causing inter-religious tension between Christians ♦ Irregularities during PNU party nominations caused and Muslims in Mombasa. Rumor has it that the Muslim youth tension at the party headquarters where complains of have threatened to take destructive measures against the rigging were registered by losers. This resulted in a Christians community unless the details of the MOU is shared protest at the offices. with them. ♦ Police fired teargas to contain rowdy youths in Dagoretti

constituency who attempted to force their way into a PNU ♦Interfaith dialogues through public statements and polling station during party nominations. A parliamentary meetings are being explored to find amicable solutions . aspirant John Kiarie was injured during the fracas.

♦ Two ODM rival groups, clashed in Westlands

constituency, leaving several people hurt when fight Lower Eastern erupted over who was elected and missing names of

some aspirants in the ballot paper ♦ Irregular issuance of ODM K certificate to the immediate

former Councilor Joseph Mutiso, has resulted to tension in the

Municipal , Uhuru and Mitumba Market areas as it is believed North Rift

Mr. Bashiri got majority votes. ♦ !6th November 2007, enraged voters locked up and ♦Skirmishes were reported in Kilibwoni, Emgwen threatened to lynch the Presiding officer and other Constituency Makutani, Baringo central constituency and nominations officials at a polling station in Kathiani Marakwet East constituency. The latter experienced constituency. Police Intervention rescued the officials scores of ODM supporters being seriously injured during the tallying of votes at Chesoi Tac polling station. Police ♦ 15th November 2007, a man had his ear chopped off after had to fire in the air to calm the situation. quarrels between PNU and ODM- K supporter. ♦A female civic aspirant was harassed by rowdy youth at Chesongoch centre in Marakwet district. ♦Wide spread vote buying has been taking place in Disclaimer: To unsubscribe, please send a return email with the words Marakwet District. Votes are being bought in Kapcherop for Ksh. 1000 shillings, in Cheregany voters are being unsubscribe. given between Ksh 100-200 shillings. PeaceNet SMS Messages Center powered by: ♦In Turbo town Eldoret North Constituency, supporters

aligned to candidate William Ruto intimidated Mr. Paul Boit who had shown interest in opposing William Ruto.

♦Leaflets discrediting aspirants from both ODM and PNU parties have circulated in the major centres in Marakwet District.

Contacts: Peace and Development Network Contacts: [email protected] PeaceP o Box and 49806 Development - 00100 Network [email protected] PeaceNet Kenya; enhancing a pervading culture of Peace! 2725270 / 1, 2053797 PNairobi o Box 49806 - 00100 2725270 / 1, 2053797 It isn't enough to talk about peace, one must believe it. And it isn't enough to believe in it, one must work for it. Nairobi - Eleanor Roosevelt