The United Opposition has demanded the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) take decisive action against electoral law violators ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, emphasizing its importance for the commission's credibility in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election.

• Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused President William Ruto of voter bribery through an invitation for residents to a State House function on the eve of the poll.
• Opposition leaders highlighted escalating political violence, citing incidents in Kisumu and Nyahururu, and called for impartial action from the National Police Service.
• Former Attorney General Justin Muturi warned that ordinary Kenyans, not politicians, suffer the most from political violence and stressed the government's responsibility for security.