Becoming a senator in Kenya follows a structured legal and political pathway defined by the Constitution of Kenya, the Elections Act and various regulations issued by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The Senate, created under 2010 constitution, carries oversight responsibilities over county governments, revenue allocation and legislation affecting devolved units. Due to its
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Dr. Alutala Mukhwana has narrated his brief interaction with Seth Panyako after he lost the Malava by-election to UDA candidate David Ndakwa. In an interview on December 3, Muhkwana said he met Panyako at the Standard Media Group headquarters along Mombasa Road as he was waiting for an
The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has released its preliminary report on the November 27, 2025, by-elections, revealing widespread voter access challenges, operational weaknesses, and pockets of electoral interference across 22 constituencies and wards. In the statement issued on Friday, 28 November 2025, in Nairobi, ELOG said the findings highlight “systemic vulnerabilities that must be urgently