[Garissa County Commissioner James Kianda in a past event. He has cautioned residents against loitering at poling centers after voting on August 8.] (Photo: (kenyanewsagency.go.ke)
Garissa County commissioner James Kianda has warned residents against loitering at or near polling centers after voting on August 8.
Kianda warns that residents who will be caught loitering aimlessly near polling stations will have themselves to blame.
Speaking during a briefing with journalists at his office in Garissa ton on Thursday, Kianda urged residents to go home once they vote.
He said that the only business residents have at the poling centers is to vote and nothing else.
“We will not allow groupings or discussions at or near polling centers and as security personnel, we will work with the IEBC and other agencies to ensure law and order before, during and after the Election Day,” he said as quoted by the People Daily.
Kianda also warned politicians against holding meetings near polling stations.
He said that it illegal for politicians to campaign or hold discussion with supporters on the voting day.
He asked local’s to study the Election laws to know what is required and not required of them during the election day.
Meanwhile, Kianda has asked political aspirants to adhere to the campaign regulations until the last campaign day.
He said that politicians allegedly holding campaigns beyond stipulated hours will face full force of the law.
The commissioner assured residents of their safety as they prepare to vote on August 8.