The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has threatened legal action against Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua for alleging the ODM and the electoral commission planned to rig the Magarini by-election. ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Nassir called the claims defamatory and urged Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro to consider suing.

• Abdulswamad Nassir dismissed claims of campaigning with county funds, stating all activities were financed through individual contributions.
• Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, through his lawyers, has demanded an apology from Gachagua, refuting corruption and vote-rigging allegations made during a televised interview.
• Mung’aro’s legal team outlined his movements, stating he was holding rallies and meeting elders in various parts of Adu Ward, not meeting IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah as alleged.