The National Police Service (NPS) has pledged robust security management for the upcoming November 27 by-elections, ensuring comprehensive measures amidst escalating tensions like a recent gunfight in Homa Bay County. NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga stated the police will remain neutral while acting firmly against electoral chaos.

• Three officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were injured in a raid at former Kasipul MP Ong’odo Were’s home in Homa Bay County.
• Muchiri Nyaga, NPS Spokesperson, assured the public of a "robust, multi-faceted security plan" in coordination with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• By-elections will take place in Kasipul, Malava, Mbeere North, Ugunja, Magarini, Baringo Senate, and several wards across Nairobi, Nyamira, Kajiado, Kitui, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is proceeding with a 9-day campaign tour in Mbeere North despite alleged death threats. The tour, from November 16 to 24, will support Newton Karish, the sole opposition candidate in the upcoming November 27 by-election.

• Gachagua sent a letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and IEBC Chairman Edung Ethekon regarding the threats.
• A viral video showed four individuals allegedly making threats against Gachagua's visit.
• Gachagua questioned Kanja's inaction and warned of personal responsibility at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
• The Mbeere North parliamentary seat became vacant after former MP Geoffrey Ruku's appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service.

Three DCI officers, including Rachuonyo South Sub-County DCI boss Daniel Muhuhi, suffered serious injuries in Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay County, during a violent confrontation with armed assailants. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to apprehend suspects linked to the recent killing of two youths amidst rising political tensions ahead of a by-election.

• Three DCI officers were injured in the ambush at the homestead of the late former Kasipul MP, Ong’ondo Were.
• The attack happened during a security operation to arrest suspects in the murder of two youths in the Opondo area.
• A manhunt is underway for the suspects, one of whom escaped while still handcuffed, as confirmed by Homa Bay County Police Commander Lawrence Koilem.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding planned violence in the upcoming Mbeere-North parliamentary by-elections on November 27. Gachagua alleged links between the purported planners and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and CS Ruku.

• CS Ruku dismissed Gachagua's allegations as "mere theatrics" and "politically motivated hate speech."
• Ruku stated that Gachagua should have reported concerns to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), not directly to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
• Ruku accused Gachagua of using the claims to "whip up public emotions, empathy and hatred" and for planning to visit Mbeere North to continue "hate speech against the government."

The National Police Service (NPS) has affirmed its impartiality and commitment to ensuring security for the upcoming by-elections on November 27, following allegations of bias from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

• The NPS issued a statement on Thursday, November 13, denying bias and assuring the public of a "multifaceted security plan" developed with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• The statement was prompted by accusations made by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Gachagua on Wednesday afternoon, November 12, who claimed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was biased ahead of his campaign tour in Mbeere North.
• The NPS cautioned politicians against incitement, violence, or hate speech, warning that any violations would face "the full force of the law."