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UDA sweeps all seats in mini polls
President William Ruto commended the candidates for emerging victorious in the exercise which was conducted on Thursday.
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Karua questions by-election results, calls for national unity against electoral manipulation
The PLP leader also warned Kenyans about attempts to undermine the electoral process, saying that manipulation in by-elections is common but would be far harder during general elections, where more than 53,000...
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Polling time extended in select stations as by-elections proceed
Midday figures released by the agency showed that by 1.00 p.m., voter participation across the four by-election locations had reached 45.74 per cent of the registered voters.
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LSK flags legal gaps, calls for election reforms ahead of 2027
LSK outlined the areas where the society intends to play an active role, focusing on legal reforms to close recurring gaps in electoral law.
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IEBC reopens voter registration in multiple counties ahead of 2027
IEBC emphasized that Continuous Voter Registration is a vital part of Kenya’s election framework, allowing citizens who have turned 18, moved to a new area, or need to correct their personal details to be inclu...
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IEBC opens observer and media accreditation for February by-elections
IEBC said only eligible organisations will be considered and that all applications must be submitted through its online platform.
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IEBC releases timetable for February by-elections
Chairperson Ethekon announced that the commission has named six Returning and Deputy Returning Officers to oversee the by-elections, with two officers deployed in each county where the polls will be conducted.
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Mundalo: UDA’s ground strategy outpaced Opposition in by-election battles
The November 27, 2025 by-elections handed UDA major victories in Mbeere North, Malava, Baringo and Banisa constituencies, while ODM secured Ugunja, Kasipul and Magarini parliamentary seats. In the ward races, U...
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ELOG flags violence, voter access issues in November by-elections
ELOG deployed 100 mobile observers across 22 electoral areas, covering both urban and rural regions. The team monitored key stages of the electoral process—including the opening, voting, closing, and counting o...
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Wiper’s Antony Kisoi wins Mumbuni North ward securing 3,849 votes
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 Mi...
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Nyamira polls in disarray as aspirants accuse bigwigs of fuelling disruptions
Omingo, speaking to journalists, said the chaos witnessed in the area was instigated by actors linked to the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
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IEBC dismisses ballot-stuffing allegations as misleading
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.