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September 18, 2025
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Seth Panyako gets direct DAP-K ticket for the Malava parliamentary race

Seth Panyako gets direct DAP-K ticket for the Malava parliamentary race

DAP-K has handed a direct ticket to Seth Ambosini Sindani Panyako to contest the Malava parliamentary seat...

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The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has awarded a direct ticket to Seth Ambosini Sindani Panyako to contest the Malava parliamentary seat, following a scientific poll that identified him as the strongest candidate. This move aims to secure one of the most hotly contested by-elections for the opposition.

  • Seth Ambosini Sindani Panyako received the direct ticket after leading in all seven wards of Malava with a double-digit margin.
  • DAP-K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa announced the decision, emphasizing the party's commitment to using credible polling to select strong candidates.
  • The selection is seen as a key step for the United Opposition to deliver its first parliamentary seat and set a pace for its agenda against the current regime.

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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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Questions emerge on eligibility of opposition candidate in by-election

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