Malava by-election Stories

Why voter registration in by‑election zones will resume after 28 days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

IEBC will restart voter registration in by-election areas only after the 28-day petition period lapses, as opposition signals disputes and the commis...

IEBC gazettes Mbeere North’s MP-elect Wamuthende and other by-election winners
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2025

IEBC has gazetted winners of last week’s by-elections, including disputed Mbeere North MP-elect Leo Wamuthende, clearing the way for Tuesday’s oath-ta...

Civil society raises alarm over 2027 election readiness after chaotic by‑elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

The groups say the ugly scenes captured across different regions show that the country is drifting toward a dangerous electoral environment unless ear...

Panyako cries foul after loss in Malava polls, claims results ‘subverted’
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

Panyako expressed gratitude to supporters for what he described as unwavering trust, saying they stood firm despite what he alleged were acts of viole...

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...

‘Manifesto-free campaigns will sink you,’ Ruto warns opposition after by-election wins
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2025

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...

Harrison Kombe wins Magarini parliamentary seat with 17,909 votes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

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...

Murkomen warns perpetrators of by-election violence will face action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The by-elections, conducted in 22 constituencies, were disrupted in certain areas by clashes, property damage, and heightened tensions.

UDA's Ahmed Maalim Hassan wins Banisa by-election, succeeds late brother as MP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Ahmed Maalim Hassan garnered 10,431 votes, defeating his closest challenger, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who re...

David Ndakwa edges out Seth Panyako as UDA retains Malava seat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

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.

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.

Former CJ Maraga condemns by-election violence, faults State for laxity
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Voting in Thursday’s by-elections across multiple constituencies was marred by pockets of violence, disruptions, and heightened tension, underscoring...

Residents confront politicians over suspected voter bribery in by-elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The by-election in Magarini is being conducted under tight security, with police deployed to polling stations to maintain order and prevent disruption...

ODM clinches Kasipul, Ugunja MP seats
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 28, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on T...

DAP-K’s Seth Panyako alleges assassination attempt, claims attack targeted his family
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Seth Panyako said his driver was seriously injured in an attack he alleges was orchestrated by individuals connected to government circles the previou...

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...

Murkomen warns politicians against deploying supporters to by-election tallying centres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

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...

Murkomen defends recall of Natembeya's security detail ahead of Thursday's by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen warned that anyone found hovering around polling stations without a valid reason would be treated as a suspect.

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...

Malava by-election: Two UDA primary aspirants awarded diplomatic posts
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 25, 2025

The appointments were unveiled before an enthusiastic crowd, with the new attachés reading out their letters on stage from Mudavadi's phone.

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...

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale faces UDA disciplinary action for supporting rival in Malava by-election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The committee said Khalwale’s support for the opposing candidate in Malava has been “open, vocal, conspicuous and substantial” to clearly demonstrate...

IEBC sets October 8 as official start of campaign period for November 27 by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

A total of 23 by-elections will be held, six for the National Assembly, one for the Senate, and 16 for Members of the County Assembly (MCA).

Malava by-election aspirant Enock Andanje dies after collapsing at widows’ forum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Dr Andanje, remembered fondly as the immediate former Principal of Bungoma High School, took early retirement earlier this year to vie for the Malava...

ODM announces it will field candidates in all 22 upcoming by-elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 29, 2025

The by-elections will include six National Assembly seats, one Senate position and 15 Member of County Assembly (MCA) slots.

Upcoming by-elections set to prove 2027 litmus test for Kenya's political bigwigs
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 28, 2025

The IEBC, now fully constituted, prepares to conduct 22 long-delayed by-elections including six National Assembly seats, one Senate position and 15 Me...

A champion of education: Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malava MP Moses Injendi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

As tributes continue to pour in, Injendi will be remembered as a dedicated leader whose contributions to education and governance left a lasting mark...

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