Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has raised serious alarm over what she calls a complete breakdown of security during Thursday’s by-elections held across 22 electoral areas.
She said the violence seen throughout the country was shocking and showed a worrying failure by security agencies.
In her message posted on X on November 27, 2025, Omanga said the situation should concern every Kenyan, noting that attackers moved freely while police officers appeared unable to act.Reports from different regions backed her concerns.
In Kasipul, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was injured during confrontations at Agoro Sare Primary School.
The area had already faced deadly violence earlier in the month, leaving two people dead and forcing the IEBC to fine candidates Ksh1 million each for breaking election rules.
The situation was also tense in Malava, where DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako was arrested over alleged assassination threats.
A vehicle linked to Jubilee was burned in Butali Ward, and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s convoy was attacked. In Mbeere North, former Attorney General Justin Muturi clashed with a UDA agent who wore party colours inside a polling station.
UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende insisted he had proper documents and even referred to his name as a brand.In Machakos County, residents of Mumbuni North Ward carried out a citizen’s arrest on Wiper candidate Paul Museku over claims of voter bribery.
Labour CS Alfred Mutua, who filmed the incident, was chased away by angry residents while supporting another candidate.
Gunshots were reported in Nyansiongo and Kabuchai, adding to the growing fear. In Narok Town Ward, Jubilee candidate Josua Kaputa condemned open voter bribery.
National leaders reacted strongly. Former Chief Justice David Maraga blamed the government for failing to protect citizens and safeguard the Constitution.
Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni warned that the violent scenes could signal similar trouble in 2027.
Governors such as James Orengo, senators including Edwin Sifuna, and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights urged calm and demanded accountability.
The IEBC repeated that it would not tolerate any electoral offence.
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