The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the official by-election results for Mbeere North and Kasipul constituencies, marking the end of tightly contested races that drew national attention.

The results, published on November 28, confirmed decisive victories in both constituencies following a day of voting and swift tallying.

In Kasipul Constituency, ODM’s Boyd Were Ongondo emerged the clear winner, securing 16,819 votes and defeating nine other candidates.

The contest remained competitive through the early tallying stages before the ODM candidate broke away with a comfortable lead.

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Kasipul Results

According to the released figures, Registered voters stood at 67,513, with total votes cast being 31,323, translating to a turnout of 46.396%.

Independent candidate Philip Nashon Aroko finished second with 8,476 votes, while Omondi Collins Okeyo came in third with 4,796 votes.

The remaining candidates recorded smaller vote counts, with Robert Money Bior garnering 519 votes, Isaac Kiche Abok 201, Ishmael Omondi Oyoo 96, Sam Rateng Okoth 72, Jesse Samson Owen Okello 55, Jeazmen Linda Ouma 26, and Robert Ouko Ouma receiving 17 votes.

Tense Contest in Mbeere North

In the Mbeere North by-election, the race was significantly closer, with UDA and Democratic Party (DP) candidates battling for supremacy.

Several polling centres had long queues early in the morning, as voters sought to influence the outcome of what was predicted to be a tough competition.

Both UDA and DP mobilised heavily across the constituency, signalling the political importance attached to the seat ahead of upcoming national political realignments.

UDA’s Leo Wamuthende clinched the seat after obtaining 15,802 votes, narrowly defeating DP’s Newton Kariuki, who managed 15,308 votes.

Another UDA Victory in Malava Constituency

David Ndakwa of the United Democratic Alliance has been declared MP-elect after securing 21,564 votes in the closely contested race, with Seth Panyako of DAP-K trailing at 20,210 votes.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi congratulated him saying, “Congratulations to UDA Candidate Hon. David Ndakwa on clinching a decisive by-election victory to represent the great people of Malava in Parliament. This win is more than a political triumph, it is a strong vote of confidence and a clear call to deliver for the community that has placed its trust in you.”

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Reactions and Next Steps

Following the announcement, political leaders praised voters for maintaining peace and showing confidence in their preferred candidates.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga commended the Kasipul electorate, stating, “We thank the people of Kasipul for honouring the late Raila Odinga, by electing Boyd Were of ODM.”

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