The Election Observers Group (ELOG) has commended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for conducting free and fair by-elections across Kenya on Thursday, November 27, 2025, despite some reported challenges.

• ELOG's preliminary report indicated that 93.4% of polling stations demonstrated good or very good conduct.
• 100 trained roving observers were deployed by ELOG and partners.
• Though 83% of voting started on time, 1.6% of polling stations experienced issues with KIEMS kits and 42% faced voter challenges.
• ELOG urged the IEBC to provide timely information, enforce assisted voting, enhance voter education, and address the influence of high-profile individuals, while also calling on the National Police Service to investigate incidents of violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has declared David Ndakwa of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party as the MP-elect for Malava after by-elections held on Friday, November 28. Ndakwa secured the victory in a tightly contested race against DAP-Kenya's Seth Panyako.

• David Ndakwa garnered 21,564 votes.
• His opponent, Seth Panyako, received 20,210 votes.
• The by-election was characterized by intense political rivalry and accusations of violence during the campaign period in Malava.

Following the Malava parliamentary by-election, DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako has rejected the results, alleging widespread manipulation and a stolen victory. His claims come after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared UDA’s David Ndakwa as the winner.

• Panyako claims he won in 134 out of 198 polling stations, but alleges manipulation in 54 polling stations.
• He cited intimidation, targeted attacks on his team, harassment of agents, and personal safety threats, including attempts on his life.
• Panyako stated, "I have not lost this election and therefore it cannot determine my political future," suggesting he may contest the results.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) unfit to conduct the 2027 General Election following chaotic by-elections held on Thursday, November 28, 2025. LSK issued a statement on Friday, November 28, 2025, warning of impending political chaos and urging urgent reforms to prevent further electoral violence.

• The by-elections, conducted in 22 regions, were marred by widespread chaos and bloodshed.
• LSK warned that Kenya risks undoing its democratic gains if electoral violence continues unchecked, stressing that the IEBC has little room for complacency ahead of 2027.
• The body called for immediate deterrent measures against perpetrators of electoral violence and urged the IEBC, security agencies, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to investigate and prosecute those culpable under Section 11 of the Elections Offenses Act.