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Were was joined by a team of ODM leaders led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and lawmakers Peter Kaluma of Homa Bay Town and Lilian Gogo of Rangwe. Also present were MCAs Nicholas Owaka and Florence Ouma. The leaders said the outcome reflected the trust residents continued to place in ODM.
According to the CBK data presented by Governor Kamau Thugge, the national debt stood at Sh8.7 trillion during the 2021/22 financial year, coinciding with President Ruto’s first year in office.
Wamuthende assured that his leadership would be inclusive. “I have made a commitment not only to those who elected me but to all residents of Mbeere North. I will be there," he said. “Whichever choice they made, I am now the MP. I will discharge my duty without any discrimination."
The elections, managed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), were held for one Senate seat, six parliamentary seats, and 15 county assembly wards. A total of 181 candidates contested, with voter turnout reaching up to 45 percent in some areas.
Returning Officer Salim Abdalla Salim announced the results, confirming that Ndakwa secured 21,564 votes. He edged out Seth Panyako of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), who received 20,210 votes in a closely fought contest. Wilberforce Indai of Kenya Moja finished third with 626 votes.
Wekesa’s closest contender, Vincent Wekesa Maunda of the Ford Kenya party, received 2,765 votes, falling short of the winning tally.
Wamuthende polled 15,802 votes, narrowly beating Newton Kariuki, also known as Newton Karish of the Democratic Party (DP), who secured 15,308 votes.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirmed that Were collected 16,819 votes, surpassing independent candidate Philip Aroko, who received 8,476 votes.
Orodi Odhiambo from the Wiper Party came in second with 1,819 votes, while Fredrick Ochiel of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) secured 1,200 votes.
Okwiri claimed the seat with 1,952 votes, narrowly defeating Joel Ongoro of the MDG, who garnered 1,541 votes.
The 23-year-old, who is the son of the late MCA Julius Kipruto Keter, secured a commanding victory, reinforcing UDA’s strong presence in the region. Rutto collected 3,999 votes, leaving his competitors far behind in the race for the vacant seat.
Kisoi outpaced his closest rival, Harrison Wambua of the Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) Party, who received 2,766 votes. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) also reported that UDA candidate Misi Mutua came third with 809 votes.
The by-election was held following the death of former ward representative Joel Munuve, creating a contest that drew interest from various parties and independent candidates.
After the vote count was completed, the commission declared Mpusia the winner with 2,805 votes. Sanare followed with 1,522 votes, while Naikuni finished with 298 votes.
In Baringo County, voter participation remained low during the senatorial by-election. UDA candidate Vincent Chemitei voted at Kamailel Primary School, where just 35 of 436 registered voters had turned out by early afternoon. Analysts attributed the low turnout to the withdrawal of KANU leader Gideon Moi, which reduced competition
Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo delivered the judgment after Principal Prosecution Counsel Barbara Sombo successfully demonstrated that Abdi had violated key provisions of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013.
Speaking at the 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform in Nairobi on November 27, 2025, Gebeyehu emphasized the need for sustained political leadership, improved coordination, and broader partnerships to tackle displacement, climate challenges, and other humanitarian pressures.
The announcement on Thursday says the offer period runs from Wednesday, November 27, 2025, to Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the auction scheduled for December 3 and settlement on December 8.
Munyao passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.
The group was apprehended near Agoro Sare High School, the designated center for tallying results. Police also seized five vehicles linked to the suspects, which officers said were being used to facilitate their movements across the area
The case came after police raids disrupted the transmission sites of Citizen TV, NTV, and KTN, leading to a suspension of free-to-air services. The CA had warned that defiance of its directive could result in penalties, including revocation of broadcasting licenses.
In a statement released on November 27, 2025, the Exchange confirmed that trading in the shares of East African Portland Cement PLC was reinstated following a review of the matter that led to the temporary trading halt.
Omingo, speaking to journalists, said the chaos witnessed in the area was instigated by actors linked to the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
The military had already suspended the electoral process and blocked the publication of results from Sunday’s presidential vote, which were due to be announced on Thursday.
In a statement on Thursday, KWS said it had “noted with concern” a series of posts suggesting that the camp was obstructing key movement paths along the Sand River.
The CS argued that Kenya’s farmers will not achieve sustainable growth without significantly cheaper credit and a shift toward direct investment at the farm level.
The development comes two days after 23 of the 31 Members of the County Assembly voted in favor of the impeachment motion, while four abstained, ending weeks of political uncertainty in Nyamira.
The IEBC urged members of the public to rely only on verified information from official channels and to ignore rumours or false claims that could undermine confidence in the electoral process.
Youssouf reaffirmed the AU’s “zero tolerance” policy on unconstitutional changes of government, citing key frameworks that underpin this stance, including the Constitutive Act of the African Union, the Lomé Declaration, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, and the Ezulwini Framework.