Sensitive election materials, including 134 ballot boxes, from the Mbeere North Constituency by-election held last year, were transferred to the Embu High Court on Tuesday. This move secures evidence for an election petition hearing scheduled to begin on March 9, 2025, challenging the results.

• The transfer was overseen by Deputy Chief Magistrate Mercy Kinyua and executed under tight security, witnessed by representatives from all involved parties, including IEBC officials and the media.
• The action followed a preservation order issued by High Court Judge Richard Mwongo on January 15, 2025, ensuring the integrity and availability of materials for potential scrutiny or recount.
• Keys to the secure facility are held jointly by all involved parties, including advocates for declared winner Leonard Wamuthende and petitioner Newton Kariuki, along with the IEBC and Judiciary, guaranteeing transparent access.