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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 8, 2025
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IEBC clears candidates ahead of November 27 mini-polls

A total of 24 electoral areas are set to hold by-elections following the declaration of vacancies on August 8. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun clearing candidates for the by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, across 24 electoral areas. Aspirants from various parties have received clearance, while some face deadlines to submit outstanding documents.
- James Shinachi Angatia of ARC was granted until October 9 at 4 p.m. to submit his retirement letter for the Malava parliamentary by-election.
- Notable candidates cleared include Seth Panyako (DAP-K) in Malava, Boyd Were (ODM) in Kasipul, and Benson Obol (UGM) in Ugunja.
- In the Baringo Senate race, youngster Samuel Letasio (Kenya Moja Movement Party) will challenge KANU Chairman Gideon Moi and UDA’s Chemitei Kiprono.
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