Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba alleges that a missing Ksh300 billion, flagged by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, was used for voter suppression in recent by-elections, including in Mbeere North and Malava, on Thursday, November 27 2025.

• Orwoba claims Ksh600 million was spent in the Mbeere North by-election alone.
• She accused Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geofrey Ruku of interference.
• The Ksh300 billion in untraced funds was raised through government bonds between 2017 and 2023.

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i criticized the Kenyan government, accusing it of leveraging state power to influence recent by-elections, stating that "Power comes and goes." His remarks followed chaos and alleged intimidation tactics during mini-polls, particularly in Mbeere North and Malava.

• Matiang'i, the Jubilee Deputy Party Leader, slammed the government for "arrogance" and accused leaders of using state influence to seize votes, citing incidents of violence.
• The by-elections saw government-allied candidates like UDA's Leo Wamuthende and David Ndakwa win parliamentary seats, with close margins, such as Wa Muthende beating Newton 'Karish' Kariuki by 482 votes in Mbeere North.
• Matiang'i warned that such intimidation could lead to anarchy, referencing his past role as Minister for the Interior and emphasizing that "Power comes to an end."

In a press briefing on November 29, 2025, Martha Karua questioned Kenyan voters' choices after a by-election in Malava Constituency was marred by bribery, including mattresses, and violence. She urged citizens to choose integrity over short-term gains at the ballot box.

• Karua highlighted the distribution of mattresses branded "GOK" (Government of Kenya), blankets, and cash to elderly women by Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda in support of winning UDA candidate David Ndakwa.
• The High Court advocate warned that accepting bribes, such as mattresses, leads to long-term systemic injustices like underfunded healthcare.
• Karua, speaking on behalf of the United Opposition, hinted at possible court action to address the electoral malpractices and predicted the Ruto administration would serve only one term.