The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning to its staff against colluding with candidates ahead of the November 27 by-elections. Staff caught engaging in irregularities face prosecution.

• IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan confirmed all preparations for the by-elections in 22 affected electoral areas are finalized.
• Kilifi County Elections Manager Juma Musa warned that Presiding Officers (POs) and Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs) found stealing votes or colluding with politicians will be arrested and jailed.
• The commission, in collaboration with security agencies, has implemented measures to ensure peaceful and undisrupted polls, promising a free, fair, and credible election.

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.

The Kenyan government has significantly increased security measures for the upcoming November 27 By-election to prevent any disruptions to the polls. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against violence, assuring residents of a peaceful electoral process.

• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed that the government will ensure the safety of all voters on November 27.
• Kindiki warned that those attempting to instigate violence in the constituency will face the full wrath of the law.
• Voters are urged to participate in large numbers to elect leaders with development plans for their areas.

Ahead of Kenya's November 27 by-elections, security agencies have deployed both uniformed and plainclothes officers to 22 electoral areas to address rising tensions and isolated incidents of violence. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Alutalala Mukwana and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have assured voters of comprehensive security measures.

• 22 electoral areas across Kenya will have heightened security for the November 27 by-elections.
• IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukwana confirmed advanced security measures, while Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned against election chaos.
• However, a rally led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua in Narok town was disrupted by police firing teargas, which Gachagua described as an attempt to silence his campaign.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will deploy plain-clothed and uniformed police officers to areas experiencing rising political temperatures ahead of the November 27 by-elections in Mbeere-North, Malava, and Kasipul.

• IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana stated that "adequate security" is necessary due to the competitive nature of the by-elections.
• In Kasipul Constituency, ODM candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko were each fined Ksh1 million for alleged instigation of violence.
• In Malava, UDA candidate David Ndakwa faced accusations of voter bribery, which he dismissed as "political propaganda."