ODM Candidate's Agents Denied Access to Polling Station in Magarini
Kombe has questioned the transparency of the current electoral exercise following the incident at Mjanaheri Primary School...
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ODM candidate Harrison Kombe for Member of Parliament in Magarini alleges his agents were denied access to polling stations during ongoing by-elections. This raises concerns about the transparency of the electoral exercise.
- Kombe questioned why his agents were barred while ODM Party's agents had access at Mjanaheri Primary School on November 27, 2025.
- He cited a "total lack of confidence" in the process, believing a person working against him selected the Party's agents.
- He plans to visit some of the 193 polling stations in Magarini to confirm agent presence and monitor the process.
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Rigging Claims, Voter Intimidation, and Calls for Action Surround Kenyan By-Elections - November 2025
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