Former Senator Claims Missing 300 Billion Funds Allegedly Used To Suppress Voters
“And just so you know it is not a joke, the 300 billion has not vanished - it has been spent in Malava, in Mbeere, and in Kisii,” stated Orwoba...
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Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba alleges that a missing Ksh300 billion, flagged by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, was used for voter suppression in recent by-elections, including in Mbeere North and Malava, on Thursday, November 27 2025.
- Orwoba claims Ksh600 million was spent in the Mbeere North by-election alone.
- She accused Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geofrey Ruku of interference.
- The Ksh300 billion in untraced funds was raised through government bonds between 2017 and 2023.
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Politicians Allege Bribery and Misuse of State Power in By-Elections - November 2025
Allegations of irregularities have emerged following recent by-elections. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i accused the Kenyan government of leveraging state power to influence mini-polls in Mbeere North and Malava, stating, "Power comes and goes." In a press briefing on November 29, 2025, Martha Karua questioned voters' choices after the by-election in Malava Constituency was marred by violence and bribery, including the distribution of mattresses. Furthermore, former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba alleged that a missing Ksh300 billion, flagged by the Auditor General, was used for voter suppression in the by-elections held on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
