The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has added 670 voters just days before the by-elections.
In a gazette notice dated Friday, October 21, 2025, the electoral body stated that it had added 670 voters at Kabuchai Constituency to the initial number of 17,618 registered voters published in a gazette notice dated October 29, 2025. This brings the total number of registered voters to 18,288.
“IN Gazette Notice No. 15733 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII-No. 222, published on the 29th October, 2025, delete and insert as specified herein below, In the Third Schedule Page 7461; Row 19; Column 11; Delete: 17,618 Insert: 18,288 ” read the gazette notice.
The Chwele/Kabuchai Ward by-election is scheduled to take place on November 27, 2025, in Bungoma County following the death of the former MCA, James Barasa Mukhongo, in August 2025.
Candidates in the By-Election
IEBC cleared candidates to contest the MCA seat, including Vincent Maunda, running on the Ford Kenya ticket; Erick Wekesa, running as an independent; and Elizabeth Situma, running on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.
Also Read: Majimbo Kalasinga Profile: Educational Background, Career, Family and Net Worth
Wekesa has the backing of an alliance between former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and current Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga. While Vincent Maunda is backed by National Assembly speaker Moses Wetangula, who is also the leader of the Ford Kenya party.
Chaos Erupts in the constituency
On Saturday, 22, which was the final day of the campaign, Chaos erupted in the constituency after Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya visited the constituency in support of the independent candidate Wekesa.
While addressing the crowd, chaos erupted after the alleged goons’ invasion. The police used teargas to disperse the youths, which led to injuries, including Natembeya’s driver. Also, Majimbo Kalasinga’s house was attacked and vandalized by unknown assailants.
Governor Natembeya shared a video on his X showing damage made on Kalasinga’s house, including broken windows.
Also Read: Natembeya Under Fire, Again
Natembeya, alongside former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, blamed the confrontations on goons allegedly linked to Speaker Moses Wetangula for the attack.
“It is sad that a leader in the National Assembly would do such a thing, sending goons to destroy an MP’s home simply because of differing political ideologies,” Natembeya said.
DAP-K urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the National Police Service (NPS) to investigate the incident and ensure security for all aspirants ahead of the by-elections scheduled for November 27.
Follow our WhatsApp Channel and X Account for real-time news updates.
