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Kenya's by-elections affirm government dominance with concerns raised
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Candidates aligned with President William Ruto's broad-based government won all seven parliamentary seats in Kenya's by-elections on November 27, 2025, signaling strong support amid reports of irregularities. While observers like ELOG praised much of the process, groups such as the Law Society of Kenya highlighted chaos and violence, urging preparations for 2027. Opposition leaders contested results and accused the government of malpractice.
Kenya's Gen Z has revived the ‘Niko kadi’ slogan to urge youth to register as voters from next week and reshape 2027 leadership. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced registration starts March 30 for 30 days. Several politicians have joined the call with varying aims.
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Several law firms that represented the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in court claim the commission owes them Sh4.2 billion since 2013. Parliament's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee stated IEBC must negotiate payment terms with the firms. IEBC reports its debts have dropped from Sh5.6 billion to Sh4.9 billion following an audit.
Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi has urged opposition leaders to be honest when presenting their policies. He took issue with claims by Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa that the NADCO report has not been fully implemented. Those statements were made during the funeral of Beryl Odinga in Bondo.
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Kenya's by-elections on November 27, 2025, were disrupted by violence in several areas, including Malava and Kasipul. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) condemned the acts and vowed to hold perpetrators accountable. Claims of ballot stuffing and bribery also surfaced, though IEBC dismissed them.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Kasipul parliamentary candidates Philip Aroko and Boyd Were Ksh1 million each for inciting and participating in campaign violence. The clashes occurred on November 6, resulting in two deaths and property damage. The IEBC committee warned of disqualification from the November 27 by-election if violations recur.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Boyd Were and Philip Aroko, leading candidates in the Kasipul parliamentary by-election, amid escalating violence that has killed two people and injured several others. Hearings are set to begin on November 17, with possible disqualifications looming as the polls approach on November 27. Police are also investigating a suspended assistant chief linked to the clashes.
Opposition leaders skip campaigns in four Kenyan by-elections
tirsdag d. 24. februar 2026, 19.13IEBC bans mobile phones in polling stations ahead of February 26 by-elections
tirsdag d. 3. februar 2026, 14.36IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein resigns from position
onsdag d. 28. januar 2026, 14.16Opposition and IEBC agree on trust-building framework after talks
tirsdag d. 27. januar 2026, 10.43IEBC chairperson Ethekon warns of expired boundaries ahead of 2027 elections
onsdag d. 26. november 2025, 20.40IEBC chair Ethokon Edong bars candidates from bringing supporters or goons to tallying stations
tirsdag d. 25. november 2025, 18.12UDA dismisses Gachagua's election rigging claims as political tantrum
lørdag d. 22. november 2025, 18.38IEBC starts distributing ballot materials for by-elections
lørdag d. 22. november 2025, 16.48Study shows Gen Z ready to influence 2027 elections
fredag d. 21. november 2025, 04.56Justin Muturi urges IEBC to probe alleged Mbeere North election rigging