Kindiki Vows Firm Action to Block Violence in Mbeere North By-Election
The Deputy President urged residents to turn out in large numbers and vote, appealing to them to back Mr Leo, whom he said had a clear development agenda for the constituency. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged heightened security for the upcoming Mbeere North by-election on Thursday, vowing firm action against any attempts to disrupt the polls. Speaking during the final campaign day, Kindiki emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring a peaceful election and protecting voters.
- Kindiki warned that anyone instigating violence would face the full force of the law.
- The Deputy President campaigned for UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende Leo, highlighting his development agenda.
- He criticized the opposition for "empty talk and slogans" while promising to follow up on various development projects, including Sh2 billion allocated to the Kiambere Irrigation Water Project.
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Police Disperse Gachagua Rally in Narok Ahead of By-Elections - November 2025
A campaign rally in Narok led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua was disrupted by police who fired teargas. On November 24, chaos erupted as Gachagua, wearing a helmet, entered Narok town before officers dispersed the crowd. Ahead of the Mbeere North by-election on Thursday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged heightened security and vowed firm action against any attempts to disrupt the polls. In relation to a separate election, Gachagua has demanded the immediate removal of all presiding officers for Thursday’s Magarini Constituency by-election, accusing IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of interference. The upcoming by-elections also prompted the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to warn journalists against publishing unverified opinion polls. For the Mbeere North race, the UDA candidate Leo Wa Muthende was notably absent from an aspirants' debate on November 23.
