By-elections: Voters to decide fate of four electoral seats

Voters in four electoral areas — one parliamentary seat and three ward seats — will on Thursday cast their ballots in by-elections that the electoral commission says it is fully prepared to conduct. Campaigns for the Isiolo South parliamentary seat and the West Kabras ward (..

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Voters in Embu, Kakamega, and Isiolo South are participating in by-elections for one parliamentary seat and three ward seats today, February 26, 2026.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed its readiness, completing procurement and testing of election materials and systems.
Campaigns concluded on Monday, with the voter turnout expected to be influenced by factors such as clan politics and recent political realignments.
Despite assurances of preparedness, violence has marred campaigns in Embu County, with one fatality reported.