Impending November by-elections poised for a face-off between Ruto, Gachagua, and Raila
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the gazettement of by-elections for November 27, 2025. The elections will cover various Members of County Assembly (MCAs), Senate, and National Assembly seats across Kenya.
The gazettement sets the stage for a potential political showdown between President William Ruto, former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and ODM leader Raila Odinga. However, sources do not detail any specific contest or direct political showdown involving these leaders in relation to these elections.
The by-elections include 23 mini-polls for multiple wards and constituencies. The first batch was scheduled yesterday, and the next batch is set to be gazetted tomorrow.
Meanwhile, other political developments are unfolding. ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has criticized the timing of these by-elections for not complying with constitutional requirements.
In a separate matter, the government has capped university fees at Sh75,000 as part of education reforms. This move comes as Nairobi Hospital faces a battle for survival, with a creditor seeking its liquidation.
Elsewhere, there is scrutiny over President Ruto's links with China. Additionally, Gachagua's actions in the US have brought Kenya some shame.
In a different sphere, Samidoh has testified in the death of Jeff Mwathi, denying any involvement in suicide. The art of intimate expression between partners is also a trending topic.
CAF has halted ticket sales for Kasarani fixtures due to security breaches. Speaker of the National Assembly, Justin Muturi, has criticized the 'boda boda economy' as poverty with a helmet.
As the political landscape in Kenya continues to evolve, these developments promise to keep the nation engaged and informed. Further updates and analyses will be needed to fully understand the implications of these events.
[1] Standard Digital, "IEBC Gazettes By-Elections for 23 Constituencies," 10th November 2025, https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001384583/iebc-gazettes-by-elections-for-23-constituencies
[2] The Star, "IEBC Sets Date for By-Elections," 10th November 2025, https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-11-10-iebc-sets-date-for-by-elections/
[3] The Nation, "Sifuna Slams By-Elections Timing," 11th November 2025, https://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/Sifuna-slams-by-elections-timing/1066-5742786-17dtg35z/index.html
[4] The Daily Nation, "IEBC Gazettes By-Elections for 23 Seats," 10th November 2025, https://www.nation.co.ke/news/IEBC-gazettes-by-elections-for-23-seats/1066-5742776-17dtg35z/index.html
[5] The Standard, "IEBC Gazettes By-Elections for 23 Seats," 10th November 2025, https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001384456/iebc-gazettes-by-elections-for-23-seats
Sports enthusiasts may find a break during the political showdown between President William Ruto, former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and ODM leader Raila Odinga, as the upcoming by-elections covering various seats across Kenya are set to take place on November 27, 2025. On the other hand, policy-and-legislation updates like the government's cap on university fees and Speaker Justin Muturi's criticisms of the 'boda boda economy' are bound to make headlines in the general-news section. Meanwhile, political developments such as ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna's criticisms of the by-elections' timing and scrutiny over President Ruto's links with China and Gachagua's actions in the US will keep political analysts and journalists busy unearthing developments in the realm of politics.
