IEBC begins clearance of Migwani Ward by-election candidates
The IEBC has begun the clearance process for three candidates running in the upcoming Migwani Ward by-election in Kitui County, Kenya. The election is scheduled for November 17, 2026, following the resignation of the previous officeholder.
Why it matters
Local by-elections are essential for maintaining democratic representation and administrative continuity at the county level.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared three candidates to contest the Migwani Ward by-election in Kitui County scheduled for November 17, 2026.
The candidates were cleared on Wednesday, the first day of a two-day clearance and registration exercise being conducted by the commission ahead of the mini-poll.
They include Michael Kive of the Peoples Party of Kenya (PPK), Christine Mwende of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) and Joel Kuri of the Mabadiliko Party of Kenya (MAPK).
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