Wamalwa Calls for Disqualification of Malava UDA Candidate
Wamalwa also claimed that there were attempts to interfere with police operations at certain polling stations, raising concerns about the credibility and safety of the by-election. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has called for the disqualification of UDA candidate David Ndakwa in Malava Constituency following allegations of his involvement in an attack on DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako.
- Wamalwa claims attempts were made to interfere with police operations at certain polling stations.
- The allegations come amidst heightened tensions in Malava, where security has been beefed up for the ongoing by-election.
- UDA and David Ndakwa have not yet publicly responded to the accusations.
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Rigging Claims, Voter Intimidation, and Calls for Action Surround Kenyan By-Elections - November 2025
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