The upcoming November 27, 2025 by-elections in Kenya are emerging as a critical test for both government and opposition alliances, potentially setting the stage for the 2027 General Election.

• The by-elections will assess the unity within the broad-based government (UDA allies) and opposition forces (ODM allies).
• This electoral contest is described as a "rehearsal" that could define future political alliances.
• The article highlights the internal conflicts among allies of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has declared its recent internal nominations for upcoming by-elections free and fair, attributing success to its new electronic voting system. This marks a new milestone for the party in embracing technology to enhance its internal democratic process.

• Nominations were held for a senatorial seat in Baringo County and a Member of National Assembly seat in Malava Constituency.
• UDA National Elections Board Chairman Anthony Mwaura stated the electronic system made nominations "more accurate, transparent, verifiable and efficient."
• The party also conducted primaries for Members of County Assembly in wards across Nairobi City, Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, with further nominations scheduled for Monday in Nandi County.

Upcoming by-elections on November 27, 2025, are poised to be a significant test for unity within both the government and opposition in Kenya, potentially shaping alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• These by-elections serve as a litmus test for the prevailing political alliances.
• The main political factions involved are UDA (United Democratic Alliance) and ODM (Orange Democratic Movement).
• The contests are occurring in an environment marked by internal rifts and fighting among allies.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party primaries experienced low voter turnout, confusion, and internal power struggles in Baringo for the Senatorial seat and Nanam Ward in Turkana.

• The primaries were characterized by low turnout, confusion, and supremacy battles.
• UDA was the political party conducting the primaries.
• The contested seats were the Senatorial seat in Baringo and Nanam Ward in Turkana.