Officials Assure Security and Warn Against Violence in Upcoming By-Elections - November 2025
Kenya's Minister of Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, has assured voters of their safety during tomorrow's by-election and issued a stern warning against any planned disruptions. Murkomen also issued a stern warning to politicians against transporting criminals to the Kasipul elections. Separately, Baringo County Commissioner Stephen Kutwa assured residents of their safety during the senatorial by-election. Security measures have been heightened in several areas, with a heavy police presence reported in Kasipul and heightened security in Ang'ata Nanyokie ward and Ugunja. Authorities have warned that all election-related offenses will now be punishable by law. In Embu County, UDA Chairman Cecily Mbarire alleged that opposition leaders are planning to incite violence in the Mbeere North by-election.
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Kasipul: IEBC yawahakikishia wakazi usalama wao watakapoelekea debeni kumchagua mbunge wao
The IEBC has assured residents of Kasipul of their safety as they head to the polling stations to elect their Member of Parliament. This assurance comes as the by-election approaches.
IEBC yahakikishia uchaguzi huru na wa haki Ugunja huku usalama ukiimarishwa
The IEBC has assured voters in Ugunja that tomorrow's by-election will be free and fair, urging accountability from all involved parties. This comes as security measures are heightened for the election.
Viongozi wa serikali ya Embu watoa madai ya vurugu kutoka upinzani kwenye uchaguzi mdogo kesho
Leaders aligned with the government in Embu County, led by UDA Chairman Cecily Mbarire, have alleged that opposition leaders are planning to incite violence tomorrow during the by-election in Mbeere North Constituency. These claims come amidst heightened security in the area.
Murkomen awaonya wanasiasa dhidi ya kusafirisha wahalifu kwenye uchaguzi wa Kasipul
Murkomen issued a stern warning to politicians against transporting criminals to the Kasipul elections. This directive comes amidst concerns about electoral integrity and security in the upcoming polls.