By-elections
Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale ousted as senate majority whip
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been officially removed from his position as Senate Majority Whip by his UDA party. He has been replaced by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula, following his support for an opposition candidate in the Malava by-election. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the change during a plenary session on December 2, 2025.
The IFP retained its seat in a rural northern KwaZulu-Natal ward with a dominant performance, while the ANC captured an independent seat in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, in the final round of 2025 by-elections.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed three candidates who lost in the November 27, 2025, by-elections to key positions in the National Executive Council of his Democratic Congress Party (DCP). He praised their courage in representing party ideals during the contests. The appointments aim to bolster the party's structure as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Kenya's by-elections on November 27 may seem small, but their political risks to top leaders are significant. Figures like President William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua, and ODM leadership face a major test in areas such as Mbeere North and Malava. Campaigns end on November 24, 2025, ahead of the vote.
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Cleophas Malala, deputy leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, embraced Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a public show of unity. This came just days after Malala accused Natembeya of working with the National Intelligence Service. The gesture occurred amid campaigns for upcoming by-elections.