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January 6, 2026
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Wetang'ula Declares Vacancy in Parliament After MP's Death

Wetang'ula Declares Vacancy in Parliament After MP's Death

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be required to trigger by-election procedures within the next three months after the declaration...

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has officially declared a vacancy in Parliament following the death of nominated Member of Parliament Denar Joseph Hamisi. The Kenya Kwanza alliance nominated MP passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 56.

  • The vacancy declaration was made in a gazette notice dated January 2, 2026, aligning with Articles 101 (2) (a) and 103 (1) (a) of the Constitution.
  • Hamisi was nominated to the National Assembly under the Amani National Congress (ANC) party after the 2022 General Election.
  • Under the Elections Act, the political party he represented will appoint a replacement from its original party list; there will be no by-election for this nominated seat.

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