Mbeere North 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...

‘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...

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.

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.

UDA, Wiper and DCP claim key MCA seats in by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Mandera County saw Ahmed Maalim Hassan of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) win the Banisa Ward by-election, obtaining 10,431 votes.

UDA’s Leo Wa Muthende wins Mbeere North parliamentary seat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Wa Muthende secured 15,802 votes, narrowly surpassing his closest rival, Newton Kariuki of the Democratic Party (DP), who garnered 15,308 votes.

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.

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...

Bribery allegations, drama mar Mbeere North by-election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Duncan Mbui alleged that unmarked vehicles had been stationed across various parts of the constituency, distributing money and packets of flour to uns...

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...

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.

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 says poll preparations on track as police move to contain violence in Kasipul, Mbeere North
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Preparations, including the recruitment and training of polling officials and the deployment of logistical support teams, have been completed or are o...

Jubilee Party to back opposition candidate in Mbeere North mini-poll
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2025

Her remarks came just a day after the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) withdrew from the Mbeere North by-election and endorsed the Democratic Party...

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).

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...

UDA holds unity retreat as nine aspirants jostle for Mbeere North mini-poll ticket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

Top UDA officials, led by party chair Cecily Mbarire and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku, held a closed-door retreat in Naivasha to ease tensions and...

Public Service CS Ruku leads aid effort in Kibra, pledges full implementation of disaster plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

Ruku said the government under President William Ruto was committed to ensuring no Kenyan is left behind during times of crisis.

Public Service CS nominee Ruku proposes splitting of TSC powers to curb graft
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

He acknowledged that he is on record for having spoken out about corruption in the promotion of teachers, citing personal knowledge of colleagues who...

Public Service CS nominee Ruku defends protest Bill, says it aims to protect rights of all Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Ruku said the Bill’s primary goal is to balance the right to protest with the rights of other citizens who may not participate in such demonstrations.

Watch: MPs vet Public Service CS nominee Geoffrey Ruku
Mercy Asamba  |  Apr 14, 2025

The vetting process is being handled by the National Assembly Committee on Appointments. The committee will later table its report before the National...

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