Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has accused the government of orchestrating the disappearance of at least 14 Kenyans during the recent by-elections held across 24 regions on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Speaking on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at a Democratic Change Party (DCP) meeting, Malala highlighted alleged state brutality and widespread violence during the polls.

• Malala alleges that victims were "hanged and thrown in the market," and "thrown in the river," with assistance from the police.
• The by-elections were marked by significant chaos, including attacks on Malava aspirant Seth Panyako, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.
• The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) issued a warning against electoral turmoil, emphasizing the need for the people's will to prevail.