Campaigns for Thursday’s by-elections — marked by widespread political tensions, violence and a fierce rivalry — officially concluded yesterday, 48 hours before polling stations open.
A total of 181 candidates will face off in 24 electoral areas left vacant due to deaths, Cabinet appointments or court nullifications of the 2022 election results.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Kariobangi North Ward in Nairobi and Chewani Ward in Tana River have attracted the highest number of aspirants, with 16 candidates each.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon (right), Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah (centre) and commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan when they appeared before the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi on September 25, 2025. Photo credit: DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION
Magarini, Ugunja and Kasipul constituencies have each drawn 10 candidates, while Mbeere North and Malava constituencies have nine candidates seeking to join the National Assembly. In Baringo, six aspirants are vying for the senatorial seat.
The IEBC on Monday assured Kenyans of heightened security across
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