Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following violent clashes in Narok on Monday.

• Gachagua accused police boss Kanja of failing to act on "coordinated violence against members of the opposition" during his Narok campaign.
• He specifically referenced Monday's events in Narok Town, alleging that police deployment was orchestrated by Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina.
• Gachagua also demanded the immediate transfer of two unnamed police officers from Narok, claiming they were under direct orders from Betty Maina.

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.

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Erastus Ethekon has defended his deputy against allegations of interfering in preparations for the November 27 by-election in Magarini Constituency. This defense follows accusations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who demanded the removal of presiding officers due to alleged misconduct by IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah.

• Ethekon assured voters in Magarini and 21 other areas of free and fair by-elections.
• Gachagua accused IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of attempting to influence the Magarini by-election, claiming she met with Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana and Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro for a bribery negotiation.
• The alleged bribe, for which a "figure we shall disclose was agreed upon," was reportedly in exchange for a list of presiding officers to favor the Governor’s candidate.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has threatened legal action against Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua for alleging the ODM and the electoral commission planned to rig the Magarini by-election. ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Nassir called the claims defamatory and urged Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro to consider suing.

• Abdulswamad Nassir dismissed claims of campaigning with county funds, stating all activities were financed through individual contributions.
• Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, through his lawyers, has demanded an apology from Gachagua, refuting corruption and vote-rigging allegations made during a televised interview.
• Mung’aro’s legal team outlined his movements, stating he was holding rallies and meeting elders in various parts of Adu Ward, not meeting IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah as alleged.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has strongly condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's accusations of election malpractice against IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah, labeling them a "political tantrum." The party is demanding immediate action against Gachagua, asserting that his claims are designed to undermine young female leaders and stem from anticipated defeat in the upcoming Magarini by-elections.

• UDA Secretary General Omar Hassan sent a letter to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon on Tuesday, November 25, calling for a probe into Gachagua’s statements.
• Hassan Omar stated that Gachagua's letter to the IEBC violates Article 91 (1) (f) of the Constitution, which mandates political parties to uphold human rights and gender equality.
• Gachagua's allegations, made in a letter dated November 21, 2025, claim that Abdallah illegally provided names of preferred presiding officers for the by-election in Magarini constituency, Kilifi County, scheduled for Thursday, November 27.