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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Leaders Allege Rigging and Intimidation as IEBC and Police Issue Warnings for By-Elections - November 2025
The United Opposition Alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, alleged a government plot to rig Thursday’s by-elections through ballot stuffing. In a counter-claim, Kenya Kwanza leaders Geoffrey Ruku and Cecily Mbarire alleged a plot by the opposition to intimidate voters in Mbeere North. Mohammed Ali also accused the Mombasa Governor of a plot to rig the Magarini by-election, while Senator Boni Khalwale claimed his security was withdrawn ahead of the polls. In response, IEBC Chairperson Ethokon Edong prohibited candidates from bringing supporters to tallying centers. The National Police Service warned politicians against interfering with the November 27 by-elections, while leader Justin Muturi criticized the IEBC's decision to deploy plain-clothed police officers.
