During a rally in Malava, opposition leaders condemned President William Ruto's administration for launching development projects in Kakamega, accusing it of attempting to influence voters ahead of a hotly contested by-election. They argued that essential services are a right, not a political tool.

• DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale criticized the timing of the projects.
• Senator Khalwale accused the administration of showing bias by fielding a UDA candidate in Malava while supporting an ODM candidate in Kasipul, disrespecting the Luhya community.
• The leaders urged voters to support DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako, asserting that development is a right for taxpayers.