Allegations and Warnings Surround Mbeere North and Malava By-Elections - November 2025

Ahead of the November 27 Mbeere North by-election, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged a vote-rigging scheme where youths are being paid for their IDs to prevent them from voting. Relatedly, Moses Kuria, leader of the Chama Cha Kazi Party, warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) about rising insecurity during campaigns for upcoming by-elections. He stressed the need for reinforced security to protect Kenya's international reputation. Meanwhile, ahead of the November 27 Malava Constituency by-election, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi campaigned for UDA candidate David Ndakwa. They emphasized the importance of electing Ndakwa to keep Malava aligned with the government.