Chaos and Manipulation Concerns Characterize By-Election Campaigns - November 2025

Campaigns for upcoming by-elections, scheduled for Wednesday, have been plagued by chaos, accusations of voter bribery, and suppression, raising concerns about the fairness of the polls. The opposition fears a rigging plan involving hired disruptors and the use of the 2017 voter register, putting institutions like the IEBC and NCIC under scrutiny. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused senior government figures of attempting to manipulate elections, warning that these actions threaten national stability. In response, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged Malava Constituency residents to maintain peace and unity ahead of the November 27 by-election.