Moses Kuria Issues Warning Amid Rising Tensions in Mbeere North By-Election
DP Kindiki, Gachagua and Kuria are among the leaders who have set camp in Mbeere North ahead of the upcoming by-elections this week...
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Moses Kuria, the leader of the Chama Cha Kazi Party, has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) about rising insecurity during campaigns for upcoming by-elections. He emphasized that unchecked chaos could damage Kenya's international reputation and stressed the need for reinforced security measures.
- Kuria held a press briefing on Saturday, November 22, to address the escalating tensions.
- He referenced the 2007 post-election violence, stating, "I was here in 2007, and I saw what Kenya went through, and I can't keep quiet because my heart has no peace."
- The warning follows an attack on Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Chwele Kabuchai Ward on November 22 by alleged goons linked to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
- Kuria, alongside former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, is campaigning in Mbeere North for the by-election on November 27.
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Allegations and Warnings Surround Mbeere North and Malava By-Elections - November 2025
Ahead of the November 27 Mbeere North by-election, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged a vote-rigging scheme where youths are being paid for their IDs to prevent them from voting. Relatedly, Moses Kuria, leader of the Chama Cha Kazi Party, warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) about rising insecurity during campaigns for upcoming by-elections. He stressed the need for reinforced security to protect Kenya's international reputation. Meanwhile, ahead of the November 27 Malava Constituency by-election, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi campaigned for UDA candidate David Ndakwa. They emphasized the importance of electing Ndakwa to keep Malava aligned with the government.
