IEBC system is perfect – ODM MP on Thursday by-elections
IEBC system is perfect - ODM MP and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi on Thursday by-elections
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has weighed in on the November 27 by-elections, saying the contests offered an important opportunity for participants to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses ahead of future polls.
In a statement on Friday, November 28, the MP explained that the lessons drawn from the exercise will determine how different parties and candidates perform in the 2027 General Election.
Amisi also defended the integrity of the electoral system, dismissing claims that elections can be manipulated in Kenya.
“This by election has provided a good moment to learn and correct. Those who will learn will win next election, those who will continue arguing will lose and life will go on. Our IEBC system is perfect. Do not buy the misguided notion that you can steal elections in Kenya,” he said.
Notably, on Thursday, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna condemned the violence reported during the by-elections, describing the day as one of the worst in recent years.
In a statement, he accused the security command of failing to protect voters and candidates, saying the chaos witnessed in Kabuchai, Malava and Kasipul pointed to serious lapses.
As such, Sifuna stated that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen should take responsibility for the violence witnessed.
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“Today has to be one of the bloodiest election days in recent history. All the violence being witnessed across the country, from Kabuchai to Malava to Kasipul, points either to incompetence within the security command or to their outright involvement in planning and executing it.
“Murkomen and his team must take responsibility for failing to secure the safety of all involved,” he said.
However, despite the violence, elections in most areas concluded peacefully and winners announced.
In Mbeere North, Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) won the Member of Parliament seat.
He secured the victory after beating Newton Kariuki Ndwiga of the Democratic Party (DP), along with several other contenders in the race.
Wamuthende won the by-election with a total of 15,802 votes, defeating Karish, who garnered 15,308 votes.
Meanwhile, the Kasipul by-election concluded with Boyd Were Ongondo of ODM Party emerging victorious.
In Malava, David Ndakwa of the UDA Party was declared winner, securing the Member of Parliament seat after a closely followed contest on Thursday, November 27.
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