Rebels in UDA told to quit or face contest
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, November 28, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said disloyal members should either resign or face the party in a fair contest.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, November 28, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said disloyal members should either resign or face the party in a fair contest.
The contest unfolded as a direct duel between Kombe, supported by politicians aligned with the government, and Kenga, who had the backing of the United Opposition. Harrison Kombe had previously lost the seat in...
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. Th...
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, w...
Wekesa’s closest contender, Vincent Wekesa Maunda of the Ford Kenya party, received 2,765 votes, falling short of the winning tally.
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 e...
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 thei...
IEBC said ballot materials, trained polling officials and security officers have been sent to all locations, where they will spend the night to ensure voting starts at 6 am without delays. The Commission remind...
Murkomen added that security officers have prepared for a peaceful exercise and will focus on making sure every voter, including those who worry about violence, feels safe enough to participate.
The DP warned that anyone who tries to instigate violence in the constituency will face the full force of the law, assuring residents that the by-election will be peaceful.
According to the guidelines issued, campaign activities will officially end on Monday, November 24, 2025, 48 hours before the by-election date. The commission further directed that campaigns shall only take pl...
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon explained that earlier funding gaps had been resolved through discussions with the National Treasury, clearing the way for the electoral process to proceed as scheduled.