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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
November 26, 2025
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Godfathers fighting for survival
The candidates themselves are merely actors in a much larger play directed by bigger political hands seeking survival—or intent on crippling rivals—long before 2027...
✨ Key Highlights
Tomorrow's by-elections in Kenya are being viewed as a critical "miniature referendum" for the upcoming 2027 General Election. Powerful political "godfathers," whose names are not on the ballot, have a significant stake in these outcomes.
- These by-elections are considered crucial in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election, which is less than two years away.
- Farouk Kibet led UDA campaigns in Malava Constituency, highlighting the high-level interest in these polls.
- The intense political maneuvering suggests that leaders from across the spectrum are fully engaged, treating these mini-polls as a test of their influence.
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