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November 25, 2025
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Roots Party Clarifies Backing Gachagua's Candidate in Upcoming By-Elections

Roots Party Clarifies Backing Gachagua's Candidate in Upcoming By-Elections

The Magarini contest on November 27 will have at least nine candidates from different political parties contesting for the same seat, and is among those the opposition hopes to clinch...

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The Roots Party of Kenya has denied endorsing Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Stanley Kenga in the upcoming Magarini by-election, clarifying that they have their own official candidate. The party accused Standard Digital of publishing misleading information and demanded a retraction and apology.

  • The Roots Party announced their sponsored candidate is Karisa Chadi, contesting the Magarini parliamentary seat.
  • Roots Party leader George Wajakoyah issued a statement refuting claims of backing Kenga.
  • A total of nine candidates are contesting the Magarini parliamentary seat, with DCP and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) fielding strong contenders.
  • The ODM has threatened to sue former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged rigging remarks.

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