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Section 128, The Public Elections Act, 2012

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(1) No person shall provide for the purpose of conveyingany other person to a registration centre or to a polling station a government vehicle or boat, or a vehicle or boat belonging to a public body or institution except in respect of a person who is ordinarily entitled to use that vehicle or boat or in an emergency in respect of an electoral officer. Prohibition of interference with free political canvassing campaigning. Symbols and emblems of Improper use of vehicles. No. 4 The Public Elections Act 2012 No. 4 The Public Elections Act 201278 79 other decoration which in any event is calculated to intimidate voters; (g) exhibit, wear or tender a notice, symbol, photograph or party card referring to the (h) use a vehicle bearing the symbol of a political party by any means whatsoever; (i) loiter without lawful excuse after voting or after being refused to vote; (j) snatch or destroy any election materials; (k) unlawfully blare a siren. (2) No person shall within the vicinity of a polling station or unit or collation centre on the day of which an election is held– (a) convene, hold or attend a public meeting during the hours of the election as may be prescribed by the Electoral Commission; (b) unless appointed under this Act to make official announcements, operate a megaphone, amplifier or public address apparatus; (c) wear or carry a badge, poster, banner, flag or symbol relating to a political party or to the election. (2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not less than five hundred thousand leones or to a term of imprisonment not less than six months.

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