UDA wants Gachagua probed for attacking commissioner
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has called on IEBC to uphold the law and initiate an inquiry following a letter by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to investigate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his critical remarks against IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah.
- Gachagua accused IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of improper involvement in the preparations for the Magarini Constituency by-election on November 21, 2025.
- He alleged that Abdallah intimidated election officials and met Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro to discuss influencing the by-election.
- UDA condemned Gachagua's letter as a "misguided missile of pent-up vendetta and a tantrum" and emphasized that the selection of electoral officials is governed by law and the Commission’s independent constitutional mandate.
- The party warned that Gachagua’s attacks raise constitutional red flags and urged the IEBC to initiate an inquiry into his sentiments.
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to investigate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's remarks against IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah. Meanwhile, the IEBC is facing scrutiny after its chairman, Erastus Edung Ekethon, allegedly cleared a candidate for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat despite corruption concerns, raising questions about the commission's independence. Separately, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have refuted allegations from Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua accused them of a plot to rig the upcoming Magarini Constituency by-elections. ODM officials dismissed the claims as fear-mongering tactics ahead of the November 27 polls.
