Ethekon defends his deputy against allegations of interfering in Thursday’s Magarini Constituency by-election
In a letter dated November 24 addressed to Ethekon, Gachagua claimed the Vice Chairperson had engaged in reckless conduct and corrupt covert means to influence the by-election outcome - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Parties Condemn Gachagua's By-Election Rigging Claims; Narok Rally Disrupted - November 2025
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua demanded the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following violent clashes in Narok on Monday. A subsequent campaign rally led by Gachagua in Narok was disrupted by police who fired teargas. Gachagua also accused IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of misconduct and planning to rig the Magarini by-election. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) condemned the accusations as a "political tantrum," while the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) threatened legal action. IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon defended his deputy against Gachagua's allegations.
