IEBC,IEBC by-elections Stories

LSK condemns violence in by-elections, warns of gaps ahead of 2027 polls
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch inve...

ELOG flags electoral violence, ballot secrecy breaches in November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

ELOG urged the IEBC to enforce strict compliance with assisted voting procedures, take decisive action against breaches of ballot secrecy, and scale u...

Moses Omondi wins Ugunja by-election, extending ODM’s Siaya stronghold
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Orodi Odhiambo of the Wiper Party trailed with 1,819 votes in second, while Fredrick Ochiel of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) came third, receiv...

Boyd Were succeeds late father, clinches Kasipul MP seat in sweet victory for ODM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The IEBC confirmed that Boyd secured 16,819 votes, comfortably defeating independent candidate Philip Aroko, who received 8,476 votes.

Gun stolen from Homa Bay MP’s bodyguard recovered after Kasipul by-election clash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Police also noted that they have arrested 23 suspects, and 11 vehicles, along with two motorcycles, were seized as investigations continue.

IEBC warns over attempts to interfere with polling, tallying areas as vote counting begins
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said no unauthorised person will be allowed into the protected areas during counting and verification.

By-elections: Polling stations close amid violence, intimidation and low voter turnout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Areas including Malava, Kasipul and Banisa witnessed clashes, torched vehicles and arrests of youths suspected of disrupting the voting process

IEBC dismisses ballot stuffing claims as misleading amid tense by-elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The commission urged the public to rely on verified information and cautioned against propaganda intended to undermine the electoral process.

Political storm erupts as Jubilee, DAP-K accuse rivals of orchestrated violence in by-elections
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay Town MP and ODM chief agent Peter Kaluma was injured during confrontations at several polling stations.

Sifuna blames Interior CS Murkomen for failing to contain by-election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Sifuna demanded that Murkomen and his team take full responsibility for failing to secure the safety of all participants in the ongoing by-elections.

Tension as rival camps clash in Mbeere North polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

The election day drama intensified when DP leader and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi confronted a man from neighbouring Nyeri, MCA Kir...

MP Kaluma injured as bodyguard loses gun in Kasipul poll chaos
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Kaluma said he was attacked by goons at Agoro Sare Primary School when he went to inspect how the voting process was taking place.

Steady voter turnout marks start of Kasipul, Ugunja by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Kasipul, the main contenders are ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko, though seven other candidates are vying for the seat.

Voting underway in Magarini, Malava, Mbeere North and Banisa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Banisa, Mandera County, voters began arriving at Banisa Primary School promptly at 6:00 am. This polling centre has four stations, with separate qu...

By-elections: KNCHR warns of rising tension as voting kicks off in 24 contested areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

As part of its role, KNCHR said it had deployed commissioners, staff and field teams in all the areas holding by-elections. These teams will observe t...

Security roadblocks set up across Embu ahead of Mbeere North by-election as UDA alleges opposition plot to intimidate voters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

In response to the accusations, the United Opposition released a statement accusing the Kenya Kwanza leadership of attempting to frustrate voters’ wil...

‘Everyone should vote freely’: KNCHR warns against intimidation and bribery in by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

In line with its constitutional mandate, the KNCHR said it has deployed commissioners, staff, and field monitors across election zones.

Mandera County Commissioner assures residents of security ahead of Banisa by-election
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

Mandera County Commissioner said security apparatus have been mobilized and further expressed gratitude that no incidents have been recorded throughou...

Police assure Kenyans of security ahead of Thursday’s by-elections
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The spokesperson also assured Kenyans that the police will enforce the law fairly, even as he urged for calm and for voters to collaborate with IEBC o...

IEBC warns voters against photographing ballots, violence as by-elections near
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Commissioner Alutala Mukhwana said officers in uniform and plainclothes will be stationed in sensitive areas to monitor developments and prevent any d...

Rights groups urge EACC to probe CSs over state resource misuse in upcoming by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by...

High-stakes by-elections seen as 2027 political litmus test for Ruto, United Opposition
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 24, 2025

Political pundits view the November 27 by-elections as the first showdown between President William Ruto’s broad-based government and the United Oppos...

IEBC dispatches ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Commissioner Hassan reported that most ballot papers have already been sent from the IEBC warehouse in Nairobi to the respective areas.

IEBC warns against double registration as voter turnout remains low
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The commission said the offence will be flagged instantly and urged the public to refrain from sharing incorrect information.

Upcoming by-elections to cost Sh700 million, says IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Besides human resources, electoral materials form a large portion of the costs. Ballot papers, seals, stamps, and indelible ink are all produced with...

IEBC receives first batch of ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The Commission expects the remaining 29 pallets to be delivered by Friday at 7:30 pm. Distribution of all election materials to constituency tallying...

Opposition leaders file petition challenging IEBC’s 'centralisation of presidential election results'
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

The coalition is asking the High Court to issue far-reaching declarations, including that the results declared by constituency returning officers are...

Philip Aroko, Boyd Were slapped with Sh1 million fines over campaign violence in Kasipul
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The IEBC said Aroko, who is running as an Independent, and Were of the ODM party failed to respect the agreed campaign schedule, directly escalating t...

IG Douglas Kanja urges court not to issue orders over political activity claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, wher...

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