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The governor, who has represented several election petitions over the years, said his experience handling post-election disputes had convinced him that voters should take greater responsibility in defending the integrity of elections.
Speaking during a funeral service in Suba North Constituency on Friday, Odhiambo said the outcome of the by-election should serve as a lesson to leaders who have become disconnected from the people they represent. She said the defeat reflected public dissatisfaction and warned against taking voters for granted.
Sifuna also made a light-hearted reference to his former position as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, suggesting supporters have greater expectations for his political future.
According to the petition, the Constitution established the party-list nomination system to expand representation for marginalised groups and ensure more Kenyans have an opportunity to take part in leadership. It argues that repeated nominations go against that objective by allowing the same individuals to occupy the positions term after term.
The Jubilee Deputy Party Leader said repeated incidents of violence have left families mourning loved ones, injured many people and destroyed property, warning that if the trend is not stopped, Kenya risks becoming a criminal society.
Wetang'ula reminded residents that elections are decided by those who vote, quoting the popular saying that "bad leaders are elected by good people who fail to vote," and urged every eligible citizen to take voter registration seriously.
The petition, presented by Wajir resident Mohamed Alasow, asks Parliament to revive and pass the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021. He argues that many Kenyans recognise candidates by their nicknames or commonly used names instead of the official names appearing on identification documents.
Speaking in Ugunja, Siaya County, during the burial of Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, brother to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said both parties had settled on five representatives each to lead the negotiations.
Oburu said it was difficult to understand why Gachagua still appeared unhappy after his side emerged victorious. He recalled that the former Deputy President had warned that the by-election would be stolen, but said the declaration of the results had proved those fears wrong.
Omar insisted that elections should not divide the country, urging Kenyans to embrace democratic outcomes and maintain national unity
He warned that backing other presidential hopefuls within the opposition would weaken Matiang'i's chances of emerging as the coalition's flag bearer
Gachagua claimed that armed groups, plainclothes police officers, and hired gangs stormed polling stations while police officers deployed to maintain security failed to intervene
The President said elections should never be treated as a matter of life and death, adding that leaders have a responsibility to promote national cohesion instead of deepening divisions for political gain.
He said the campaign will build on a High Court ruling affirming that election results announced at polling stations are final, describing the initiative as part of efforts to strengthen confidence in Kenya's electoral process ahead of the 2027 polls
His return to UDA comes less than a year after he contested the 2025 Malava parliamentary by-election on a DAP-K ticket following his fallout with the ruling party
He cautioned that such methods risk undermining confidence in state institutions and pushing the country towards instability if left unchecked
The visit comes a day after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Sammy Douglas Waweru the winner of the hotly contested race, handing DCP its first parliamentary seat since the party was formed.
In a statement issued on Thursday before declaration of the results, Gachagua said the victory reflected the will of the people and secured the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) its first seat in the National Assembly
Addressing supporters after he was declared the winner, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate first thanked God, saying the journey to Parliament had only been possible through divine favour despite the obstacles he encountered.
Since the 2022 General Election, UDA had successfully defended or captured several seats through by-elections, while opposition parties repeatedly fell short despite mounting spirited campaigns.
The wide margin handed DCP its first parliamentary seat since the party was formed and dealt President William Ruto's UDA a major political blow in a contest widely viewed as a key test of political support in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to the provisional results received from at least 96 of the 114 polling stations, Waweru had garnered more than 10,000 votes against Muchina’s about 2,000.
OOsotsi faulted the Senate Speaker for announcing the changes despite what he described as procedural flaws and argued that Azimio coalition principals should have been consulted before any leadership changes were effected.
The exercise is now taking place at polling stations across the constituency under the watch of candidates' agents, accredited observers and the media before results are forwarded for constituency tallying.
The DCP Deputy Party leader also declared that the party was confident of victory, saying its candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, had won the race despite the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) yet to release any official results.
The Nairobi Senator also wished Eddy Oketch well in his new role, recalling their previous interactions in the House with a light-hearted remark that drew attention to one of the Deputy Whip's key responsibilities.
The violence, which unfolded during the final hours of polling, came amid heightened political tensions and followed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that there were attempts to interfere with the electoral process
Speaker Amason Kingi announced the changes in the Senate on Thursday, saying he had verified that the Minority Party had complied with the requirements set out under the Senate Standing Orders before approving the new appointment.
He maintained that although a victory by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) would reaffirm the party's growing influence in the region, it should not be interpreted as a definitive predictor of the outcome of the 2027 presidential election
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, the first-term lawmaker said the projects reaffirm his commitment to improving healthcare, education, infrastructure and livelihoods for residents as he prepares to seek a second term in the 2027 General Election