UDA Hits Back At Opposition as By-Elections Begin
UDA and the United opposition have been trading accusations for hours leading up to the November 27 by-election...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has strongly refuted claims of election rigging made by the opposition ahead of the November 27 by-elections, accusing them of anticipating defeat. This response comes after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka alleged an elaborate plot to manipulate the polls in key areas.
- The UDA, through Secretary General Hassan Omar, labeled the rigging allegations as a "predictable attempt to politicise the electoral process."
- The opposition, including Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, claimed an elaborate scheme to rig elections in battle zones like Mbeere North, Magarini, and Malava.
- The ruling party urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disregard the claims and ensure fair elections in all 22 electoral areas.
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Rigging Claims, Voter Intimidation, and Calls for Action Surround Kenyan By-Elections - November 2025
The by-elections were preceded by the United Opposition Alliance alleging a government rigging plot, a claim the UDA party refuted (29, 25). On election day, ODM's candidate in Magarini alleged his agents were denied access to polling stations (19), while a rival candidate accused ODM officials of intimidating voters at polling stations (20). Following violent events, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa called for the disqualification of the UDA candidate in Malava (23). Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei demanded the immediate arrest of former CS Justin Muturi for alleged aggravated assault and election malpractice (10). Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna called on Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen to take full responsibility for the election insecurity (12), while the IEBC refuted separate claims of ballot stuffing (6).
