Tensions Flare in Mbeere North as Justin Muturi Confronts Resident Over Election Rules

Drama erupted in Mbeere North during Thursday’s by-election when former Attorney General Justin Muturi was involved in a heated confrontation with a local resident shortly after casting his vote. The incident occurred near Siakago Social Hall and followed a separate episode in which Muturi removed an agent representing United Democratic…

Drama at Siakago Polling Centre as DP Leader Justin Muturi Orders Removal of UDA Agent

Tension briefly disrupted voting at the Siakago polling centre in Mbeere North on Thursday, November 27, 2025, after Democratic Party (DP) leader and former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, together with representatives of DP parliamentary candidate Newton Karish, ejected an agent affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The agent identified…

Tension Rises in Mbeere North as Parties Trade Rigging Claims Ahead of Crucial By-Election

Political temperatures are rising in Mbeere North ahead of the upcoming by-election, with leaders from the Democratic Party (DP) and the Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) accusing operatives linked to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of plotting to manipulate the vote. Speaking at a rally in Kanyuambora on Sunday, October 5,…

CS Geoffrey Ruku Defends Role in Mbeere North By-Election, Touts Development Agenda

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programs Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed allegations of political interference in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election, defending his active involvement in the constituency as part of his national development mandate. Speaking at Mbarwari Secondary School in Muminji Ward, Ruku—who is also…