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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 5, 2025
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Twist as IEBC Disputes Withdrawal of DCP Candidate Ahead of By-Election
Gachagua and other opposition leaders had agreed to cede ground to each other in several by-elections, in the spirit of challenging UDA...
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The IEBC returning officer for Malava constituency has disputed the withdrawal of Edgar Busiega, the Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) candidate, from the upcoming by-election. Despite DCP's public announcement to support another candidate, Busiega did not follow due process, meaning he will still appear on the ballot on November 27.
- The IEBC returning officer, Salim Abdalla, confirmed that his office received no official withdrawal notice from DCP or Busiega.
- DCP had announced Busiega's withdrawal in favor of Seth Panyako of the Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) to consolidate the United Opposition's support.
- In Kenya, candidate withdrawal requires a written notice to the returning officer at least three days before the election, signed by the candidate, and acknowledged by the IEBC.
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