One person has died and homes have been damaged in escalating political violence across Bungoma, Kakamega, and Machakos counties, just days before ward and parliamentary by-elections. Opposition leaders have condemned the "orchestrated attacks" and called for investigations.

• A 70-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained during a stampede in the Chwele–Kabuchai Ward race in Bungoma County.
• Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga's home was vandalized, with damages estimated at three million shillings.
• In Machakos County, John Wambua Musau was assaulted during a campaign event for the Mumbuni North Ward by-election, requiring treatment at Machakos Level 5 Hospital.