IEBC gazettes winners of November 27 by-elections

In a gazette notice published on Monday, the electoral body confirmed the declaration of winners, stating:

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 88 (4), 97 (1) (a), 98 (1) (a), 101, 177 (1) (a) and 194 of the Constitution of Kenya, section 4 of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, sections 39 (1), 1A and (1B) of the Elections Act, Regulations 83 (1) (e) and (f) and 87 (2) (b) and 3 (h) of the Elections (General) Regulations, 2012, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declares that the persons whose names are listed in the First, Second and Third Schedules hereunder were elected to the Senate, National Assembly and County Assemblies, having received the majority of the votes cast in the By-Elections held on the 27th November, 2025, and complied with the provisions of the Elections Act and the Constitution."

The by-elections were conducted in areas where vacancies had arisen due to the death of officeholders or vacancies former holders had received cabinet nominations. 

The seats contested spanned parliamentary and ward-level positions, attracting nationwide attention as political parties sought to consolidate influence and test voter sentiment ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Key constituencies that drew significant interest included Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, Magarini, and Kasipul, where voters elected new Members of Parliament.

In Baringo, residents voted for a new senator. Political analysts suggest these contests may serve as an early indicator of party strength and shifting regional alliances in the lead-up to 2027.

At the county assembly level, by-elections were held across multiple wards, including Chewani in Tana River, Narok Town in Narok, Tembelio in Uasin Gishu, and Lake Zone and Nana-am in Turkana. Residents of Kisia East, Kabuchai/Chwele, Purko, Ang’ata Nanyokie, Chemundu/Kapng’etuny, and Metkei in Elgeyo Marakwet also participated.