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October 30, 2025
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Court Issues Way Forward Amid Calls to Suspend Banisa By-Elections

Court Issues Way Forward Amid Calls to Suspend Banisa By-Elections

The by-elections are set to take place on November 27, with the contest involving a UDA candidate who has been accused of being ineligible...

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The High Court has rejected a petition to suspend the Banissa by-elections, allowing Ahmed Maalim Hassan of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to proceed as a candidate despite allegations of dual citizenship.

  • Justice Lawrence Mugambi declined conservatory orders on Thursday, October 30, consolidating the petition for a swift hearing.
  • The petitioner alleged Hassan held Kenyan and British citizenship, with differing details on his passports, and claimed his complaint to IEBC was dismissed.
  • This development occurred ahead of the November 27 by-elections, making the race a 'one-horse race' after fellow candidate Aden Mohammed, alias Kiongozi, withdrew following a meeting with President William Ruto.

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