Chaos Break Out in Mbeere as Kindiki & Gachagua Intensify Campaigns
This comes even as DP Kindiki and his predecessor Gachagua continue to heat up campaign trails in the area, ahead of the November 27 by-elections...
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Chaos erupted at Kanyuambora shopping centre in Mbeere North on Thursday morning as campaigns for the upcoming by-election intensified. A group of residents, some wearing campaign reflectors, reportedly looted a shop in a scene captured on video.
- The by-election for the Mbeere North constituency seat is scheduled for November 27.
- Leading candidates are Leonard Muthende (UDA Party) and Newton Karish (Democratic Party).
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is campaigning for Muthende, while his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua is supporting Karish.
- The looting involved dozens of individuals, some wearing merchandise supporting one of the candidates.
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IEBC Receives Ballots for November 27 By-Elections as Campaigns Intensify in Mbeere North - November 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received the first consignment of ballot papers and statutory forms for the upcoming November 27, 2025 by-elections. This delivery is part of the preparations for polls in 24 electoral areas across Kenya. In Mbeere North, one of the areas with a by-election, campaigns have intensified. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged residents to elect United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Wamuthende Leo to accelerate government projects. However, chaos erupted at Kanyuambora shopping centre in Mbeere North on Thursday morning, where a group of residents, some in campaign reflectors, reportedly looted a shop.
