IEBC Clears ODM's Boyd Were, DAP-K's Seth Panyako for November By-Elections
The two faced resistance to their candidacy before being cleared...
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The Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission (IEBC) has cleared Boyd Were (ODM) and Seth Panyako (DAP-K) to contest in the upcoming November 27 by-elections for the Kasipul and Malava MP seats, respectively.
- Both candidates faced significant opposition to their candidacies, with Panyako's eligibility challenged due to his role as a Board Member for the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND).
- Were, son of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were, secured his candidacy despite reports of planned disruptions during the Orange Democratic Party (ODM) primaries.
- The clearances were announced on Wednesday, October 8, sparking celebrations from their supporters and being accompanied by senior party officials.
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IEBC Clears Candidates for November 27 By-Elections Amid Scrutiny - October 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun clearing candidates for by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, across 24 electoral areas. Among those cleared are Boyd Were (ODM) for the Kasipul MP seat and Seth Panyako (DAP-K) for the Malava MP seat. Mr. Panyako was cleared to contest despite a legal challenge. As these preparations unfold, the Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has raised data privacy concerns over the IEBC’s introduction of iris scans in voter registration. ELOG emphasized that a lack of transparent communication on data handling could undermine public confidence.
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