Seth Panyako, the losing parliamentary candidate for the united opposition in the Malava by-elections, claims he rejected a Cabinet Secretary offer from the government after his defeat. He cited significant violence during the election period as his reason for declining the appointment.

• Panyako alleges the offer was made on November 28, 2025, shortly after his by-election loss.
• He previously campaigned for President William Ruto in 2022 while a member of the UDA party.
• Panyako shared these claims during a Radio Maisha interview on December 3, 2025, also alleging voter bribery of Ksh15,000 for his agents and police complicity in attacks.