Pauline Njoroge. Photo/Courtesy
A fresh political storm is brewing following an explosive investigative report by NTV Kenya into the recent Ol Kalou by-election chaos, with political strategist Pauline Njoroge now sharply questioning the government’s response to the revelations.
In a statement, Njoroge cast doubt on the Ministry of Interior’s handling of the situation, accusing it of inaction despite what she described as clear and compelling evidence already in the public domain.
Her remarks come in the wake of NTV’s exposé, which detailed alleged coordination of violence, voter bribery, and the involvement of individuals linked to powerful political circles.
“The Ministry of internal security (currently internal insecurity), is the custodian of the state’s entire security machinery. Yet it claims it is still investigating the violence and deployment of goons during the just concluded Ol Kalou by-election,” Njoroge stated.
The NTV investigation painted a troubling picture of the by-election period, documenting masked groups moving in convoys, wielding weapons, and intimidating voters and journalists.
The report further traced several vehicles allegedly used in the operations, linking them to private individuals and entities, raising questions about financing and coordination.
Njoroge argued that the pace and depth of the media investigation exposed a glaring gap in the state’s response.
“Meanwhile, NTV has already pieced together compelling evidence identifying state officials and close allies of key figures in the regime who were involved in orchestrating these acts,” she added.
Her comments reflect growing public concern over what critics describe as delayed or selective enforcement of the law, especially in politically sensitive cases.
While authorities have maintained that investigations are ongoing, there has been little visible progress in terms of arrests or prosecutions linked to the chaos.
The political strategist went further to question the credibility of the ongoing probe, suggesting that the government’s position is increasingly difficult to defend.
“If a media house can uncover the truth this quickly, what exactly is the ministry still investigating?” she posed.
The Ol Kalou by-election has since become a flashpoint in national discourse, with civil society groups, political actors, and sections of the public demanding accountability.
The NTV report also highlighted allegations of voter inducement, with claims of money and resources being deployed to influence the outcome.
Combined with the reported violence, analysts say the findings point to a broader pattern of electoral malpractice that could have long-term implications.