Amidst reports of violence during Kenya's November 27 by-elections, questions have arisen regarding the IEBC's legal options for disqualifying candidates. Clashes between UDA and opposition-affiliated candidates were particularly noted in Malava and Kasipul constituencies, prompting concerns about the integrity of the polls.

• The Elections Act, 2011, specifically Sections 65 and 72, allows for candidate disqualification due to violence, bribery, or intimidation.
• IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned the violence in Kakamega and Homa Bay, confirming collaboration with police to hold perpetrators accountable.
• While disqualification is possible, the IEBC can also nullify a victory if investigations confirm a candidate's direct involvement in the chaos.

The United Opposition Alliance, led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, has alleged a government plot to rig Thursday’s by-elections through ballot stuffing and pre-marked ballots. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon dismissed these claims, insisting on the commission's impartiality.

• Kalonzo Musyoka claimed that 820,000 printed ballots for the by-elections were not properly serialized, and 30,000 pre-marked ballots were sent to Magarini, Malava, and Mbeere North.
• Rigathi Gachagua alleged that 1,500 gangsters would create chaos in Mbeere North to facilitate the insertion of 15,000 pre-marked ballots there, and an additional 10,000 to Malava.
• IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon stated, "There are so many wild allegations which are not true, and we need to set the record straight," affirming the commission's commitment to a credible electoral process.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has strongly refuted claims of election rigging made by the opposition ahead of the November 27 by-elections, accusing them of anticipating defeat. This response comes after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka alleged an elaborate plot to manipulate the polls in key areas.

• The UDA, through Secretary General Hassan Omar, labeled the rigging allegations as a "predictable attempt to politicise the electoral process."
• The opposition, including Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, claimed an elaborate scheme to rig elections in battle zones like Mbeere North, Magarini, and Malava.
• The ruling party urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disregard the claims and ensure fair elections in all 22 electoral areas.

DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has called for the disqualification of UDA candidate David Ndakwa in Malava Constituency following allegations of his involvement in an attack on DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako.

• Wamalwa claims attempts were made to interfere with police operations at certain polling stations.
• The allegations come amidst heightened tensions in Malava, where security has been beefed up for the ongoing by-election.
• UDA and David Ndakwa have not yet publicly responded to the accusations.

The Democratic Party candidate for Magarini, Stanley Kenga, has accused Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga and Lamu East MP Ruweida Mohamed of intimidating voters at polling stations in Magarini during the November 27th, 2025 by-election.

• Kenga claimed MPs allied to his main opponent, Harrison Kombe, were creating disturbances and invading polling stations despite not being from the area.
• He called for security forces to take action against the two MPs for voter intimidation.
• Kenga also reported that some of his agents were locked out of polling stations, including Marekebuni Primary, a situation he states was resolved after his party's intervention.

ODM candidate Harrison Kombe for Member of Parliament in Magarini alleges his agents were denied access to polling stations during ongoing by-elections. This raises concerns about the transparency of the electoral exercise.

• Kombe questioned why his agents were barred while ODM Party's agents had access at Mjanaheri Primary School on November 27, 2025.
• He cited a "total lack of confidence" in the process, believing a person working against him selected the Party's agents.
• He plans to visit some of the 193 polling stations in Magarini to confirm agent presence and monitor the process.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to take full responsibility for the insecurity witnessed during recent by-elections, which Sifuna described as one of the bloodiest election days in recent history.

• Sifuna accused security agencies of either incompetence or complicity in the unrest that occurred on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
• Violence was reported across multiple by-election hotspots, including Kabuchai, Malava, and Kasipul.
• In Malava, a Toyota Prado in a candidate’s convoy was torched, injuring at least two people, leading to the arrest of five suspects.
• Despite CS Murkomen's prior assurances of comprehensive security deployments, voter turnout dropped in affected polling stations according to the IEBC.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has demanded the immediate arrest of former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi for alleged aggravated assault and election malpractice during the Mbeere North by-elections. The senator also called on the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to remove Muturi from the roll of advocates.

• The demand follows a clip showing Justin Muturi clashing with Thuku Kirunga, an agent for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, over attire at a polling station.
• Cherargei accused former Attorney General Muturi of attacking an innocent voter and causing disruption at the Siakago polling station on Thursday, November 27.
• Muturi stated he intervened because Kirunga was wearing UDA party colours, which he considered a breach of law that the presiding officer failed to address.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted claims of ballot stuffing during recent by-elections, stating its procedures make such malpractice impossible. Concurrently, the commission is collaborating with police to hold those responsible for violence and chaos accountable.

• IEBC dismissed reports of ballot stuffing as “misleading and inaccurate,” citing robust ballot management and security features.
• IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon condemned disruptions in Malava and Kasipul constituencies, emphasizing the importance of peaceful democratic processes.
• Incidents of violence included an alleged attack on parliamentary candidate Seth Panyako in Malava Constituency and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma being attacked in Kasipul.