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Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Mokku said the appointment of MPs as Cabinet Secretaries had revived questions about whether the country was recreating aspects of the previous constitutional order, when MPs could also serve in the Executive.
The IEBC also noted that comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place to safeguard the integrity of the poll
The Ol Kalou race is shaping up as one of the most closely watched mini polls, not only because of the contest between the two parties, but also because of its political weight in the Mt Kenya region, where Gachagua has repeatedly positioned himself as a key voice.
Methu takes over from Hezron Obaga, who had been serving as the party’s Secretary General.
The electoral agency has urged Kenyans to familiarise themselves with election laws and cooperate with polling officials during the by-elections to ensure a peaceful and credible process.
The announcement follows the conclusion of the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary primaries, which were accompanied by allegations of vote manipulation, bribery, repeat voting, and the use of proxy voters in several polling areas. These concerns were raised despite the completion of tallying and declaration of results.
The nomination came ahead of the by-election set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for May 14, 2026, in a constituency with 44,447 registered voters. The seat fell vacant following the death of Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash at Chepkiyep village in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County, on February 28, 2026.
The board noted that the adjustment follows a previous notice issued on March 16 and emphasized that nomination activities in other constituencies will continue as planned on March 28.
UDA has announced nomination dates, fees and portal registration rules for aspirants in the Emurua Dikirr MP race and Porro and Endo ward by-elections, ahead of IEBC polls set for May 14, 2026.
In a special gazette notice issued on March 13, the electoral body said the polls will fill vacancies in the offices of Member of National Assembly for Emurua Dikirr Constituency and Members of County Assembly for Porro Ward in Samburu West Constituency and Endo Ward in Marakwet East Constituency.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the opposition deliberately stayed away from the polls to avoid legitimizing a process he described as manipulated.
In a joint press statement issued on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nairobi, the lawmakers led by Nominated senator Veronica Maina hailed voter turnout in the electoral areas.