A campaign rally led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua in Narok was disrupted by police who fired teargas, causing chaos and panic moments before his candidate, Douglas Makonde, was to address the crowd.

• The incident occurred on November 24 as Gachagua campaigned for DCP candidate Douglas Masikonde in the upcoming Narok Township Ward by-election.
• Gachagua accused President William Ruto's administration of deploying over 1,000 police officers and setting up roadblocks in an attempt to prevent him from entering Narok town and to silence his campaign.
• The by-election on Thursday holds national political interest following the death of MCA Lukas Kudate, with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) fronting Kanyinke Ole Kudate, the late MCA’s son.

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a stern warning to journalists and media houses against publishing unverified opinion polls in the five days leading up to the November 27 by-elections, citing illegality and ethical violations.

• MCK described the practice of circulating "voodoo polls" through online polls and call-ins as misleading to the public and detrimental to election coverage credibility.
• The advisory emphasizes that the warning applies to all journalists, media houses, online platforms, influencers, and talk shows, not just major media outlets.
• The council highlighted that such polls violate the Publication of Electoral Opinion Polls Act, 2012, which prohibits publishing results on election day or within five days prior.

The Mbeere North by-election aspirants' debate, hosted by a local television station on November 23, 2025, saw the absence of the UDA candidate Leo Wa Muthende and Chama Cha Kazi candidate Duncan Mbui. While his opponents debated, Wa Muthende engaged with constituents at a town hall meeting and awarded winners of the Leo Super Cup.

• Seven candidates attended the debate, including Newton Karish of the Democratic Party.
• Leo Wa Muthende, the UDA candidate, opted for a town hall meeting with youth to outline his plans for Mbeere North.
• The Mbeere North by-election is part of a larger set of by-elections nationwide on November 27, 2025, and is seen as a precursor to the 2027 general elections.

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the immediate removal of all presiding officers for Thursday’s Magarini Constituency by-election, accusing IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of attempting to influence the poll.

• Gachagua alleged that Vice Chairperson Abdallah travelled to Magarini on November 21, where she met with Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana and Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro at a Malindi hotel for a bribery negotiation.
• The alleged payment was in exchange for a list of presiding officers and instructions to favour the governor's preferred candidate, with Governor Mung’aro reportedly handing over a bribe deposit on November 22.
• DCP leader Gachagua demanded a full investigation and the stepping down of the Vice Chair, warning that her actions cast doubt on the credibility of the IEBC ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Chaos erupted in Narok town on Monday, November 24, as police teargassed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during his campaign rally. Gachagua, wearing a helmet, managed to enter the town despite a heavy police presence before officers dispersed the crowd with teargas canisters.

• Gachagua was campaigning for DCP MCA aspirant Douglas Masikonde ahead of the November 27 by-elections.
• The incident occurred barely five minutes into Gachagua's speech, with a teargas canister thrown in the direction of his convoy.
• Gachagua issued a statement alleging the police presence was a deliberate attempt by a "cowardly and brutal regime" to frustrate his campaign efforts.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged heightened security for the upcoming Mbeere North by-election on Thursday, vowing firm action against any attempts to disrupt the polls. Speaking during the final campaign day, Kindiki emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring a peaceful election and protecting voters.

• Kindiki warned that anyone instigating violence would face the full force of the law.
• The Deputy President campaigned for UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende Leo, highlighting his development agenda.
• He criticized the opposition for "empty talk and slogans" while promising to follow up on various development projects, including Sh2 billion allocated to the Kiambere Irrigation Water Project.