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Kenya: Government Assures Voters of Enhanced Security Measures Ahead 22 By-Elections On Thursday
Capital FM, 25 November 2025
The government has beefed up security ahead of the November 27 By-election to avert attempts to disrupt the polls. Read more »
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Kenya: MCK Warns Against 'Voodoo Opinion Polls' Ahead of Thursday's By-Elections
Capital FM, 24 November 2025
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has cautioned media houses and online content creators against publishing or conducting non-scientific opinion polls to influence voting in 22… Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC Warns Staff Against Collusion Ahead of November 27 By-Elections
Capital FM, 25 November 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned its staff overseeing the November 27 by-election against colluding to favour any candidates in the contests. Read more »
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Kenya: Teargas, Chaos Rock Gachagua Final Submission Rally in Narok As Police Disperse Crowd
Capital FM, 24 November 2025
A campaign rally led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua descended into chaos after police fired teargas moments before his candidate Douglas Makonde… Read more »
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Kenya: Gachagua Demands Removal of Magarini Poll Officers Citing Interference By IEBC Vice Chairperson
Capital FM, 24 November 2025
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the immediate removal and replacement of all presiding officers appointed for Thursday's Magarini… Read more »
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Kenya: Gachagua Accuses IEBC Vice Chair of Meddling in Magarini By-Election, Demand Resignation
Capital FM, 24 November 2025
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdalla of attempting to influence the… Read more »
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Kenya: Wetang'ula, Mudavadi Drum Up Support for UDA's David Ndakwa Ahead of Thursday's Malava By-Election.
Capital FM, 23 November 2025
Kenya Kwanza leaders mounted a spirited campaign for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa as they launched a blistering attack on rival politicians ahead of the… Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC Dispatches Ballot Papers Today Ahead of November 27 By-Elections
Capital FM, 21 November 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission will today dispatch all ballot papers and other election materials to the respective electoral areas where the November 27, 2025… Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC Receives First Batch of Ballot Papers for November 27 By-Elections
Capital FM, 20 November 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received the first batch of ballot papers and statutory forms for the November 27, 2025 by-elections. Read more »
Kenya Govt Vows Peaceful Polls as Media Body Warns on Surveys
The government has called for calm ahead of Thursday's by-elections, warning that perpetrators of violence will face the full weight of the law. Speaking on the last day of campaigning, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said anyone trying to instigate violence will face the full wrath of the law.
Meanwhile, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has warned journalists against publishing unscientific surveys, which could influence the results of dozens of upcoming by-elections to fill parliamentary seats. The advisory comes amid a surge in violence in some constituencies.
According to the council, instant polls, often conducted through quick prompts on air or via social media, should adhere to the legal threshold required for electoral opinion research.
InFocus
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The passage of the 2019 Parliamentary Pension Amendment Bill means the government will be required to pay at least U.S.$11 million to the former MPs who served between 1984 and 2001. If President Uhuru Kenyatta signs the bill into law, the National Treasury will be required to set aside at least U.S.$1 million every financial year to cater for the monthly pension of the 150 lawmakers who served during the time. This happens as the country battles a major
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