Kasipul by-election Stories
IEBC will restart voter registration in by-election areas only after the 28-day petition period lapses, as opposition signals disputes and the commis...
The groups say the ugly scenes captured across different regions show that the country is drifting toward a dangerous electoral environment unless ear...
ELOG urged the IEBC to enforce strict compliance with assisted voting procedures, take decisive action against breaches of ballot secrecy, and scale u...
President William Ruto affirmed that the by-election losses should serve as a wake-up call to leaders who are busy selling hatred, disunity, and succe...
During the attack, MP Peter Kaluma and his bodyguard were confronted by a group of youths while at the polling station, and his firearm was reportedly...
Harrison Kombe previously lost the seat in 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld the nullification of his 2022 election following a petition by Stanley K...
The by-elections, conducted in 22 constituencies, were disrupted in certain areas by clashes, property damage, and heightened tensions.
Ahmed Maalim Hassan garnered 10,431 votes, defeating his closest challenger, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who re...
David Ndakwa captured the seat with 21,564 votes, outpacing Panyako, who garnered 20,210 votes in what turned out to be a razor-thin finish.
Mandera County saw Ahmed Maalim Hassan of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) win the Banisa Ward by-election, obtaining 10,431 votes.
Wa Muthende secured 15,802 votes, narrowly surpassing his closest rival, Newton Kariuki of the Democratic Party (DP), who garnered 15,308 votes.
The IEBC confirmed that Boyd secured 16,819 votes, comfortably defeating independent candidate Philip Aroko, who received 8,476 votes.
Police also noted that they have arrested 23 suspects, and 11 vehicles, along with two motorcycles, were seized as investigations continue.
The commission urged the public to rely on verified information and cautioned against propaganda intended to undermine the electoral process.
In Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay Town MP and ODM chief agent Peter Kaluma was injured during confrontations at several polling stations.
Voting in Thursday’s by-elections across multiple constituencies was marred by pockets of violence, disruptions, and heightened tension, underscoring...
The by-election in Magarini is being conducted under tight security, with police deployed to polling stations to maintain order and prevent disruption...
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on T...
Kaluma said he was attacked by goons at Agoro Sare Primary School when he went to inspect how the voting process was taking place.
Seth Panyako said his driver was seriously injured in an attack he alleges was orchestrated by individuals connected to government circles the previou...
In Kasipul, the main contenders are ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko, though seven other candidates are vying for the seat.
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...
In line with its constitutional mandate, the KNCHR said it has deployed commissioners, staff, and field monitors across election zones.
CS Murkomen's remarks followed rising claims by various politicians that they would deploy their followers to monitor the vote count, a move he said o...
Commissioner Alutala Mukhwana said officers in uniform and plainclothes will be stationed in sensitive areas to monitor developments and prevent any d...
Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by...
Political pundits view the November 27 by-elections as the first showdown between President William Ruto’s broad-based government and the United Oppos...
Commissioner Hassan reported that most ballot papers have already been sent from the IEBC warehouse in Nairobi to the respective areas.
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...
Recent campaign activities in Kasipul have been marred by sporadic clashes, threats, and disruptions, prompting preventive measures from the IEBC to p...
