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Ahmed Maalim Hassan wins Banissa Constituency seat
Speaking moments after being announced the winner, Hassan expressed deep gratitude to the people of Banissa, dedicating the victory to them rather than himself.
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ODM’s Boyd Were triumphs in Kasipul, 16,819 votes secured
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirmed that Were collected 16,819 votes, surpassing independent candidate Philip Aroko, who received 8,476 votes.
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Voting concludes amid clashes, intimidation, and low voter turnout
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...
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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.
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IEBC condemns isolated incidents of violence during by-elections
IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon said the commission was working closely with security agencies to address disturbances and ensure order is restored swiftly in areas where incidents were recorded.
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Isolated violence disrupts voting as by-elections continue across Kenya
In Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, tensions rose after Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa accused United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa of orchestrating an at...
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Early voting calm in Ugunja, but turnout remains low
IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat noted that while polling stations were operating without issues and the process was peaceful, the number of voters arriving in the first hours was below expectations.
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Kibra MP says by-elections are test of Kenya’s democracy
Focusing on Kasipul, Orero noted its historical alignment as an ODM stronghold and highlighted tensions caused by independent candidates emerging after party nominations. Orero stressed that the outcome of thes...
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LIVE blog: Test for IEBC as by-elections begin
Any lost time at opening will be recovered at closing, and voters in the queue by 5 pm will be allowed to vote.
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By-elections: IEBC tally underway despite clashes
According to the Elections Act, presiding officers must open ballot boxes and count votes at the polling stations in an open procedure that allows public scrutiny. Agents can photograph official results forms,...
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Voting begins under watchful eyes as by-elections kick off nationwide
The elections, covering National Assembly, Senate, and County Assembly seats, are taking place in 22 constituencies and wards, drawing attention from security agencies, observers, and the public.
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UDA says rigging claims by Opposition meant to preemptively discredit by-elections
UDA criticised attempts to link state agencies to the claims of interference, insisting that officers on the ground were only performing their duty to secure the exercise. The party urged Kenyans not to be sway...