MP Wanjiku Muhia launches fundraiser to pay Ksh1.5M IEBC fine
By David Nthua, July 12, 2026Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia has launched a public fundraiser to help her pay a Ksh1.5 million fine imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Using Facebook on Saturday, July 11, 2026, Muhia said the fundraising channel was opened after receiving messages of support from residents, friends and political allies following the IEBC ruling.
MP Wanjiku Muhia turns to Kenyans for help
“Following the IEBC Judgment requiring a payment of Ksh1.5 million, I have been deeply humbled by the overwhelming messages of solidarity from friends, supporters, and well-wishers,” she wrote.
Muhia said those wishing to support her could send contributions to a number registered under John Muhia.
She described the contributions as a political statement supporting her position that only registered Ol Kalou voters should determine the constituency’s next MP.
“This support is more than just a financial contribution, but a reaffirmation from the public that only the registered voters of Olkalou shall determine their next Member of Parliament,” Muhia stated.
The Nyandarua senator also backed the initiative, saying Ol Kalou residents had offered to help settle the fine because they supported Muhia’s position.
“The contribution is more than just money, it’s a statement of support for the statement by Hon Wanjiku that only Olkalou registered voters will vote in the by-election,” the senator wrote.
What IEBC rule on Wanjiku Muhia
The IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee fined Muhia Ksh1.5 million after finding that her campaign remarks breached Paragraph 6(a) of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
The committee, chaired by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, ruled that the remarks were capable of inciting violence, intimidation, hatred and hostility during the Ol Kalou by-election campaigns.
“The committee is satisfied that the evidence before it is true, not altered or forged,” Mukhwana ruled.
Muhia was directed to pay the fine within 72 hours and appear at the IEBC headquarters on Monday at 4 pm to issue a public apology, sign a formal retraction, and deliver it to the commission.
The committee warned that failure to comply could attract further sanctions, including possible exclusion from future elections conducted by the IEBC.
IEBC proceeded with the case in Muhia’s absence after her lawyers walked out of the hearing while challenging the committee’s jurisdiction.
The commission said she had been allowed to defend herself but chose not to continue participating in the proceedings.