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ELOG deployed long-term observers before the polls and 100 roving observers across 22 electoral areas on election day. While polling stations opened on time, had materials in place and conducted counting transparently, the group documented multiple violations that it said undermined credibility.
Leadership expert Mundalo Advice says the opposition misread a Ruto-engineered by-election, warning that low Gen Z turnout and outdated ethnic politics are weakening its 2027 prospects.
Focusing on Kasipul, Orero noted its historical alignment as an ODM stronghold and highlighted tensions caused by independent candidates emerging after party nominations. Orero stressed that the outcome of these local contests carries national significance, as it will shape public trust in Kenya’s democratic processes.
In a media advisory issued on Sunday, the Council said it had observed a rise in “unscientific and unauthorised election-related opinion polls,” commonly referred to as voodoo polls, circulating on broadcast and online platforms.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the NPS said it has developed a comprehensive and multifaceted security plan to ensure safety before, during, and after the polls.
