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The contest unfolded as a direct duel between Kombe, supported by politicians aligned with the government, and Kenga, who had the backing of the United Opposition. Harrison Kombe had previously lost the seat in 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld a decision to nullify his 2022 election victory.
Kenga urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the security team overseeing the poll to intervene and ensure that every accredited agent is allowed to work without interruption. He said this would help protect the integrity of a by-election that has drawn wide attention across the country.
The party confirmed the decision through a statement issued on September 12, 2025, by its National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC).