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Violence, Arson, and Assassination Claims Mar Malava By-Election
The Malava by-election was marked by significant violence. A car was set on fire in the Muhonje area, and a separate vehicle belonging to DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa was deliberately set on fire in Manyonje, Butali ward. DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako claimed there was a plot to assassinate him and broke down after his driver was stabbed multiple times. Violence also erupted at a political rally between supporters of the Panyako/DAP faction and the Ndakwa UDA group, resulting in injuries and damaged vehicles. Following an alleged attack, Eugene Wamalwa called for the disqualification of Malava UDA candidate David Ndakwa.
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma Attacked at Agoro Sare Polling Centre
During the Kasipul by-election, Homa Bay Town MP Peter George Kaluma and his bodyguard were attacked by goons at the Agoro Sare polling centre. Kaluma was reportedly injured by thugs. He claims his bodyguard's firearm was stolen during the incident. Following the attack, police intervened at Agoro Sare Primary School to block youths who were carrying clubs from the location. The voting process was said to be continuing despite the attack.
Chaos and Attacks Disrupt By-Elections in Nyamira, Kabuchai, and Narok
Violence erupted overnight in various parts of Kenya preceding by-elections, with incidents including attacks on candidates. In Nyamira, chaos erupted at the Ikonge PAG polling station after police discovered clubs in a Probox vehicle, while the Nyansiongo Ward by-election saw the Kisii–Kericho highway barricaded. In the Chwele/Kabuchai ward, one individual was severely injured after an attack during the voting exercise. Separately, in Narok, DCP candidate Douglas Masikonde was attacked the night before the election, prompting increased security at polling stations.
Voter Bribery Accusations and Arrests in Multiple Wards
Ahead of a by-election, 57 individuals were arrested in Mumbuni North Ward on suspicion of voter bribery. In Mbeere North, CCK candidate Duncan Mbui accused UDA and the Deputy President of voter bribery. During the same by-election, DP Party Leader Justin Muturi reportedly chased away Chinga Ward MCA Kiruga Thuku amid accusations Thuku was bribing voters for the UDA candidate. In a separate incident in Machakos, a former MCA, Paul Museku, was attacked by a mob on accusations of vote buying.
Opposition Leaders Claim Government Plot to Rig By-Elections
The United Opposition in Kenya claimed the government is planning to rig the upcoming by-elections scheduled for Thursday. Opposition leaders alleged that there is a plot to manipulate the votes, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. These claims specifically included an alleged plot to rig the Malava poll as residents were preparing to head to the ballot.
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