Violence claims and low turnout mark Isiolo, Kakamega mini-polls
Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward...
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By-elections held across Isiolo, Kakamega, and Embu counties on Thursday were marred by reports of violence and low voter turnout.
- Isiolo South Constituency saw a unique sibling rivalry for the Member of National Assembly seat.
- Violence and destruction of property were alleged in West Kabras ward, Kakamega County.
- The elections were necessitated by the death of an MP and resignations of MCAs. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) oversaw the polls.
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Interior Ministry Report Exposes Politicians Organizing Violence to Disrupt Rallies - February 2026
A new report from the Kenyan Ministry of Interior reveals that political violence, including disruptions to rallies and intimidation tactics, is not spontaneous but deliberately organised by political actors. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday in Kieni, Nyeri County cautioned politicians against inciting youths to cause violence, asserting that politics is about ideas, not violence. In a related development, Kindiki emphasised that leadership is defined by performance, not rhetoric or violence, while commissioning an electrification project in Kieni Constituency. Turning to electoral events, by-elections held across Isiolo, Kakamega, and Embu counties on Thursday were marred by reports of violence and low voter turnout.
