The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has mandated seven requirements for political parties to follow for the upcoming November 27 by-elections. These stipulations aim to ensure transparent and orderly electoral processes.

• Seven requirements including submission of signatory details, establishment of election management bodies, and certification of membership registers.
• ORPP and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are the key organizations involved.
• Twenty-four by-elections will be conducted across ward, senatorial, and constituency levels.

The United Opposition Alliance faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Malava parliamentary by-election on November 27 as internal divisions emerge regarding their candidate. While the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has named Seth Panyako, another coalition member, the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), is backing its own candidate, Collins Busienga.

• The by-election follows the death of Malulu Injendi in February.
• DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa called for unity behind Panyako.
• DCP Interim Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala believes his party's candidate has a better chance against the joint candidate from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• The ruling coalition's nominations will proceed after consensus talks failed among four key contenders.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent and credible by-elections for 24 seats nationwide on November 27, 2025. Chairperson Edung Ethekon met with Returning Officers to review operational and logistical readiness, emphasizing the high expectations and intense scrutiny facing the commission.

• 24 by-elections will be held, including the Baringo senatorial race, six parliamentary, and seventeen county assembly positions.
• IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon urged officers to uphold professional standards and deliver credible results, stating, “The country is anxious and keen to evaluate the kind of Commission in place under my leadership.”
• Commissioner Marykaren Sorobit and CEO Hussein Marjan stressed the electoral body's focus on proper planning, logistical readiness, and effective stakeholder engagement to demonstrate its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.