The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially gazetted the winners of 24 by-elections held across Kenya on November 27, 2025.
In a notice released Monday, the electoral body confirmed the victors, citing constitutional and legal provisions:
"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 contests filled seats left vacant by the deaths of officeholders or by those who had received cabinet appointments. Parliamentary races drew particular attention in Mbeere North, Ugunja, Malava, Magarini, and Kasipul, while Baringo elected a new senator. Analysts suggest the results could foreshadow shifting regional alliances ahead of the 2027 general election.
At the county assembly level, voters went to the polls in Chewani (Tana River), Narok Town (Narok), Tembelio (Uasin Gishu), Lake Zone and Nana-am (Turkana), and in several Elgeyo Marakwet wards, including Kisia East, Kabuchai/Chwele, Purko, Ang’ata Nanyokie, Chemundu/Kapng’etuny, and Metkei.
Western and urban constituencies were also part of the by-elections, including Nyansiongo, Nyamaiya, and Ekerenyo in Nyamira County, as well as Mumbuni North in Machakos and Kariobangi North in Nairobi.
Political observers say the by-elections offered parties an early gauge of voter sentiment and influence as the 2027 general election approaches.
