Kombe Triumphs in Magarini, DCP’s Kenga Comes Second
The by-election, held on Thursday was organized following the vacancy of the seat after the passing of the former MP. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Harrison Kombe of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has won the Magarini parliamentary by-election with 17,909 votes, defeating Stanley Kenga of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). This victory reaffirms ODM's dominance in the region.
- Kombe secured 17,909 votes, nearly doubling the votes of his closest competitor, Stanley Kenga's 8,907 votes.
- The by-election was held after the passing of the former member of parliament, with a voter turnout of approximately 45 percent.
- Kombe pledged to prioritize development, education, health, and infrastructural projects in Magarini, while extending an offer of unity to opposition supporters.
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UDA, ODM and DCP Secure Victories in November By-Elections - November 2025
The November 27 by-elections resulted in wins for several political parties across the country. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Leonard Wa Muthende, won the Mbeere-North Constituency seat with 15,802 votes. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) retained the Ugunja seat with Moses Omondi declared MP-elect, and also won the Magarini parliamentary by-election where Harrison Kombe secured 17,909 votes. Additionally, Rigathi Gachagua's new Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) secured three county assembly seats in the Kariobangi North, Narok Town, and Kisa East Wards.
