- IEBC finalising registration of candidates in 24 electoral areas
- By-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025
- Only verified candidates are allowed to campaign
- Campaigns to run daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until November 24
- Several candidates have already cleared in Embu, Homa Bay, Kakamega, and Kilifi
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it is finalising the registration of candidates for the upcoming by-elections across 24 electoral areas.
In a statement on Thursday, October 9, the commission said the process ensures that all nominees meet the legal requirements to contest in the polls scheduled for November 27, 2025.
“IEBC is today (9th October 2025) finalising registration of candidates in the 24 electoral areas with by-elections scheduled for 27th November 2025. The process entails subjecting the nominees to a checklist drawn from legal requirements stipulating qualifications and disqualification for each elective position,” the statement read.
IEBC also released guidelines outlining the official campaign period and conduct for aspirants ahead of the elections.
Only candidates who pass the verification and registration stages will be cleared to campaign. The commission reminded all aspirants to follow the approved timelines and campaign hours.
“Candidates are commencing campaigns upon successful registration by the respective Returning Officers. The campaigns shall end on Monday, 24th November 2025, being 48 hours before the by-election day.
The campaign time shall run daily from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. during the campaign period,” the statement added.
Newton Karish was cleared by IEBC to vie for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat under the Democratic Party (DP).
He was accompanied by party leader Justin Muturi, who praised his candidature as a step toward transformative leadership.
“This is not just another candidacy, it’s a movement. The people of Mbeere North are done with brokers and briefcase leaders. They want action, integrity, and truth in leadership, and Karish embodies exactly that,” Muturi said.
In Homa Bay, Boyd Were, son of the late MP Ong’ondo Were, was cleared to contest the Kasipul Constituency seat under the ODM ticket.
He was accompanied by several top party leaders, including Abdulswamad Nassir, Gladys Wanga, and Ahmed Abdullahi.
“Boyd Were was this morning cleared by the IEBC Returning Officer to vie for the Kasipul Constituency by-election on November 27,” ODM announced in a statement.
In Kakamega, Seth Panyako received clearance to contest the Malava parliamentary seat under DAP-K.
The party expressed confidence in his strong following in the region.
“Malava Parliamentary by-election front runner Hon. Seth Kuka Panyako becomes the first candidate to be cleared by IEBC. Thanks to the people of Malava who turned up in large numbers, led by their Senator Boni Khalwale and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa,” the party said.
In Kilifi, Stanley Karisa Kenga of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) was cleared to contest in the Magarini by-election.
