The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is investigating violent incidents, including two deaths, in Kasipul Constituency ahead of the November 27 by-elections. This follows a confrontation where three Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers were injured during a raid to arrest suspects linked to the killings.

• IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon condemned the violence and formed a Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, starting hearings on Monday.
• The DCI Officers were attacked by a mob of more than 100 youths at the home of former Kasipul MP Ong’odo Were.
• Police, led by Homa Bay County Police Commander Lawrence Koilem, are actively searching for the escaped suspect and others involved in the assault and murders.

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."

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.

An assistant chief in Kasipul has been suspended from Public Service after two people died and several were injured in clashes between rival political factions at his home on November 6, ahead of the November 27 parliamentary by-election. The official is under investigation for his alleged involvement in the violence and for hosting political meetings.

• Two people were killed and several injured during a clash between supporters of ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko.
• The assistant chief had reportedly hosted both factions at his home, with conflicting reports suggesting he was either brokering peace or allied with one candidate.
• Daniel Muhuhi, the Rachuonyo South Sub-County DCI boss, and several other officers were injured on November 13 while attempting to arrest suspects linked to the killings.