The United Opposition Alliance faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Malava parliamentary by-election on November 27 as internal divisions emerge regarding their candidate. While the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has named Seth Panyako, another coalition member, the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), is backing its own candidate, Collins Busienga.

• The by-election follows the death of Malulu Injendi in February.
• DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa called for unity behind Panyako.
• DCP Interim Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala believes his party's candidate has a better chance against the joint candidate from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• The ruling coalition's nominations will proceed after consensus talks failed among four key contenders.