An Independent candidate, Erick Wekesa, has secured the Chwele/Kabuchai ward seat. Henry Katila declared Wekesa the winner, following his receipt of 6,162 votes in the recently-held by-election. Vincent Wekesa Maunda, the closest rival of the Ford Kenya party candidate, collected 2,765 votes. Samuel Barasa garnered 69 votes, while Phanice Kutwa received 52 votes,
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UDA Rubbishes Claims of IEBC Compromise Ahead of By-Elections
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rejected claims by the United Opposition that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is compromised before this Thursday's by-elections.UDA, through its Secretary General Hassan Omar, in a statement issued on the night of Wednesday, November 26, 2025, claimed that the allegations against the
Kindiki Intensifies UDA Campaign in Mbeere North
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stepped up the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) campaign in Mbeere North as the constituency heads toward a high-stakes by-election. His entry into the region marks a renewed push by the ruling party to secure the parliamentary seat left vacant after Geoffrey Ruku joined the Cabinet
Kindiki Backs ODM’s Boyd Were for Kasipul Seat Ahead of November 27 Poll
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki today in Kasipul. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed his support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were, who is vying for the Kasipul parliamentary seat in the forthcoming elections scheduled for November 27.During an empowerment initiative held in Kasipul, Homa Bay County, on Friday,
Oburu Odinga Dismisses Claims of Sifuna’s Expulsion from ODM
The newly ppointed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Odinga has denied claims that the Nairobi Senator and ODM’s Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, will be expelled from the Orange Party.In an interview with a local TV station on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Siaya senator stated that the SG is
Ruto, Gideon Moi in Talks Over Baringo Senate Race
President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi held private talks at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, in what insiders describe as an effort by the President to persuade Moi to withdraw from the Baringo senatorial by-election following the death of Senator William Cheptumo.The discreet meeting has triggered political speculation,
Gideon Moi’s Comeback: Reclaiming His Father’s Legacy
Digital Voting Sparks Debate on Future of Party Politics
The United Democratic Alliance’s (UDA) decision to test electronic voting in its recent by-election nominations has triggered fresh conversations about the future of political contests in Kenya.Among those weighing in was businessman-turned-politician Bundotich Zedekiah Kiprop, popularly known as Buzeki, who framed the exercise as a moment of transformation for a
Gloria Orwoba permanently fired after speaker Kingi issues Gazette Notice
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has officially declared a vacancy in the seat held by nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, marking the latest development in the legislator’s expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The announcement, published in a gazette notice on Wednesday, confirms that the vacancy takes effect on May 21. Orwoba’s
Worried Rigathi Gachagua Issues Political direction to Mt. Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed that he has penned a special letter to his community, outlining strategic guidance for navigating the political landscape in the event of his untimely death. Speaking on Kameme FM on Monday, Gachagua revealed that he has entrusted this letter to his lawyers, providing
