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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 24, 2025
17h ago
IEBC refutes declaring UDA duo uncontested winners of Tembelio and Metkei mini-polls

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Edung Ethekon declared the two duly elected after no other candidates were cleared to contest in the November 27 by-election. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has refuted social media claims of a Gazette Notice declaring United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates as uncontested winners for the upcoming Tembelio and Metkei Ward by-elections. The IEBC clarified that the circulating document, suggesting no contest for the November 27, 2025 by-elections, is fake and advised the public to disregard it.
- The fake notice claimed IEBC Chairman Edung Ethekon declared Reuben Kigen and Phillip Kipkosgei of UDA as winners due to no other cleared candidates.
- The Metkei ward vacancy arose after former MCA Lawi Kipng’etich Kibire resigned in February 2025 to become Speaker of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly.
- The Tembelio vacancy resulted from former MCA Evans Kapkea's elevation to Uasin Gishu deputy governor in 2024.
- The IEBC will hold by-elections in 16 electoral units out of 18 initially gazetted contests.
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