During the proceedings, the committee questioned why Gikaria’s personal assistant arrived without a letter of authorisation confirming he had been sent to represent the MP. The committee also raised concerns over a missing medical letter that was said to explain Gikaria’s absence.
The representative had told the committee that the MP had sought more time on medical grounds and that the doctor’s letter had been sent via email, but he did not have the document with him.
“First thing we need is the letter of authorisation from the mp that he indeed sent you to represent him. you don’t even have the letter from his doctor you are claiming he is seeking to be excused from,” the committee noted.
The committee challenged the preparedness of the MP’s office, questioning why the representative did not have access to the email or supporting documents despite appearing before the panel on Gikaria’s behalf.
The fresh orders come three days after the commission ordered Gikaria to appear before it on Monday, after he was linked to voter bribery claims.
This was after Gikaria openly admitted to distributing Ksh1.2 million to crowds during a political rally in Ol Kalou, stating that his team was allocated money to share within designated wards in the area.
At the same time, IEBC also fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Ksh1.5 million over inflammatory remarks she allegedly made during a recent rally in Nyandarua County.
Muhia was also ordered to issue a public apology, with the commission warning that failure to comply with its directives could see her barred from participating in future elections.
