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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.
Viongozi wa vyama vya upinzani nchini Kenya walikutana na Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) tarehe 28 Januari ili kujadili wasiwasi kuhusu uchaguzi wa 2027. Walikubaliana juu ya muundo wa kushughulikia malalamiko na kujenga imani. Mkutano huo ulielezewa kuwa wenye maana na washiriki.
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Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) imefichua kuwa ucheleweshaji katika kukagua mipaka ya uchaguzi unaweza kuzuia uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027. Mwenyekiti Erastus Ethekon alisema kuwa tume imepita wakati uliowekwa katika katiba kwa ukaguzi wa mipaka, ambao ulipaswa kumalizika Machi 2024. Amelaumu mabishano ya mahakama juu ya data ya sensa ya 2019 na ukosefu wa wajumbe kwa miaka zaidi ya miwili.
Utafiti mpya unaonyesha kuwa vijana wa kizazi cha Gen Z wako tayari kushiriki katika uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027, huku karibu saba kati ya kumi wakusudia kupiga kura. Hata hivyo, usajili mdogo wa wapiga kura na kutoamini mfumo wa uchaguzi ndio vizuizi vikuu. Ripoti inatahadharisha kuwa mabadiliko haya yanaweza kuleta ushiriki mkubwa zaidi tangu 2013 ikiwa masuala haya yatatatuliwa.
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Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to investigate claims of a scheme to rig the upcoming Mbeere North by-elections. He alleges plans to hire goons from Nairobi and Kiambu to disrupt polling stations and bribe voters. The by-elections are scheduled for November 27, 2025.