Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Erastus Ethekon has defended his deputy against allegations of interfering in preparations for the November 27 by-election in Magarini Constituency. This defense follows accusations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who demanded the removal of presiding officers due to alleged misconduct by IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah.

• Ethekon assured voters in Magarini and 21 other areas of free and fair by-elections.
• Gachagua accused IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of attempting to influence the Magarini by-election, claiming she met with Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana and Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro for a bribery negotiation.
• The alleged bribe, for which a "figure we shall disclose was agreed upon," was reportedly in exchange for a list of presiding officers to favor the Governor’s candidate.