Questions emerge on eligibility of opposition candidate in by-election
The opposition may have unwittingly given President William Ruto's UDA a through pass after it picked popular musician, Newton Kariuki, aka Karish...
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Questions have arisen regarding the eligibility of Newton Kariuki, a popular musician also known as Karish, chosen as the opposition's candidate for the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. His candidacy is in doubt because he reportedly has not yet resigned from the Devolution Empowerment Party, which sponsored him in 2022 as a Muminji MCA.
- Newton Kariuki's eligibility as a Democratic Party candidate is the central issue.
- He currently serves as a Muminji MCA, having been sponsored by the Devolution Empowerment Party in 2022.
- The potential disqualification could give President William Ruto's UDA an advantage in the upcoming by-election.
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Parties Make Leadership Changes and Candidate Selections for Elections - September 2025
Jimi Wanjigi has taken over the leadership of the Safina Party, receiving the instruments of leadership from veteran lawyer Paul Muite in a move signaling his return ahead of the 2027 elections. In preparation for a by-election, the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) awarded a direct ticket to Seth Ambosini Sindani Panyako to contest the Malava parliamentary seat. Panyako was selected after a scientific poll identified him as the strongest candidate. Meanwhile, questions have emerged over the eligibility of Newton Kariuki, the opposition's choice for the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. Kariuki's candidacy is in doubt as he reportedly has not resigned from the Devolution Empowerment Party, which sponsored him in 2022.
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