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Seth Panyako Claims Govt Offered Him CS Position After Malava Loss

Kevin Matende December 3, 2025

United Opposition candidate Seth Panyako now claims government officials approached him with a Cabinet Secretary offer shortly after he lost the Malava by-election. Gov’t Tried to Appoint Me CS, Says Panyako Speaking on Radio Maisha on December 3, Panyako said he rejected the offer. He argued

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Khalwale Loses Senate Majority Whip Seat as UDA Enforces Discipline

Kevin Matende December 2, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has lost his Senate Majority Whip seat after a decisive move by the UDA party. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the change on Tuesday after receiving and verifying the party’s correspondence. Kingi confirmed that UDA members met, discussed the matter, and resolved to remove Khalwale under Standing Order 225. He then […]

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Politicians Face Removal Over By-Election Defiance

Kevin Matende December 2, 2025

Several politicians allied to the broad-based arrangement will lose lucrative parliamentary positions after backing opposition candidates in the recent by-elections. Khalwale to Lose Majority Whip Role Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei confirmed that the removals will start Tuesday, December 2. Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who campaigned for DAP-Kenya’s Seth Panyako

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Aroko Breaks Silence on Kaluma Attack, Denies Hiring Goons

Kevin Matende December 2, 2025

Kasipul by-election runners-up Philip Aroko has spoken out after the chaotic incident that left Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma injured. Aroko said Kaluma sparked the confrontation when residents accused him of bribing voters. He denied hiring any group to assault the lawmaker and insisted he only tried to protect him. He explained that he […]

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Malava, Kasipul Candidates Speak Out After By-Election Losses

Kevin Matende November 28, 2025

Malava parliamentary hopeful Seth Panyako and Kasipul candidate Philip Aroko have finally addressed the results of Thursday’s nationwide by-elections. Both DAP-Kenya’s Panyako and Independent Aroko lost, but neither is taking the outcome lightly. Panyako Challenges Malava Results In a statement on Friday, November 28, Panyako accused electoral officials of malpractice in

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Gachagua Accuses State of Using Goons, Armed Police to Influence Mini-Polls

Kevin Matende November 28, 2025

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims President William Ruto’s administration used goons and armed police to influence voting in Malava and Mbeere-North constituencies. Claims of Disruption and Intimidation On Thursday night, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader accused government officials of funding disruptive groups during the mini-polls.He

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DAP-K Candidate Seth Panyako Detained Hours After Attack in Malava

Kevin Matende November 27, 2025

DAP-K’s Malava parliamentary candidate, Seth Panyako, was attacked and had his vehicles vandalised just hours before authorities detained him. The party confirmed that police are holding Panyako at Malava Police Station. Reports show that he had visited the station to report the attack, but authorities instead apprehended him. Unknown assailants had damaged his vehicles

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Panyako Alleges Assassination Attempt Hours Before Malava By-Election

Kevin Matende November 27, 2025

Malava parliamentary aspirant Seth Panyako says a group of attackers tried to kill him the night before the November 27 by-election. The DAP-K candidate spoke on Thursday morning after he cast his ballot. He said armed men ambushed his team on Wednesday night and left his driver with serious stab wounds. Panyako accused several state-linked […]

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Kakamega Senator Khalwale Alleges Government Withdrew His Security Over Politics

Kevin Matende November 26, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale claims the government has withdrawn his security detail due to political differences. Speaking to reporters in Kakamega town, Khalwale said his six bodyguards were ordered to leave without prior notice. This follows Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s claim that his own security team was pulled earlier. Khalwale alleges the move is […]

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Natembeya Slams Sudden Security Withdrawal After Bungoma Rally Attack

Kevin Matende November 26, 2025

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya says the state suddenly withdrew his entire security detail on the night of November 25, 2025. He explained that the National Police Service pulled out the officers without warning, communication, or justification. Natembeya condemned the decision and argued that it was a deliberate attempt to intimidate him. Moreover, he insisted […]