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Originally published by Capital Newstop
November 26, 2025
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Kalonzo, Gachagua allege rigging plot ahead of Thursday’s By-Elections
The former Deputy President alleged that 15,000 pre-marked ballot papers had been dispatched to Mbeere North Constituency, with an additional 10,000 sent to Malava. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The United Opposition Alliance, led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, has alleged a government plot to rig Thursday’s by-elections through ballot stuffing and pre-marked ballots. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon dismissed these claims, insisting on the commission's impartiality.
- Kalonzo Musyoka claimed that 820,000 printed ballots for the by-elections were not properly serialized, and 30,000 pre-marked ballots were sent to Magarini, Malava, and Mbeere North.
- Rigathi Gachagua alleged that 1,500 gangsters would create chaos in Mbeere North to facilitate the insertion of 15,000 pre-marked ballots there, and an additional 10,000 to Malava.
- IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon stated, "There are so many wild allegations which are not true, and we need to set the record straight," affirming the commission's commitment to a credible electoral process.
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