There will be adequate security before, during and after the Malindi and Kericho by-elections, Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett has said.
The by- elections to be conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be held on Monday, March 7.
Boinett said in a statement that police will ensure that peace prevails in the two electoral areas during the mini-polls.
He appealed to the public to maintain peace during the exercise.
“We therefore wish to appeal to the public, especially voters and all other interested persons, to maintain peace and observe the law,” he said.
He also warned that those who will breach the law during the by-elections will be dealt with firmly and accordingly.