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March 28, 2026
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Court orders limited scrutiny of ballots in Mbeere North Constituency By-election

Court orders limited scrutiny of ballots in Mbeere North Constituency By-election

In a ruling delivered virtually on Friday, Justice Richard Mwongo directed that the exercise be conducted in selected polling stations where irregularities were reported.....

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The High Court in Embu has ordered a limited scrutiny and recount of ballots from the November 2025 Mbeere North Constituency by-election. The move comes after an election petition challenging the declared winner, Leonard Wamuthende Njeru of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

  • The recount will occur at several specified polling stations where irregularities and disruptions were reported.
  • The exercise will be overseen by the Deputy Registrar of the court and a report is due by April 17, 2026.
  • Concerns cited include violence, breaches in the chain of custody, and alleged voting by unregistered individuals.

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