Tensions are rising across several parts of Kenya as Thursday’s by-elections draw near, with former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria warning that the recent violence could be a sign of what may happen during the 2027 General Election.
Kuria says the chaos seen in some campaign areas is not accidental but a signal of a bigger plan to interfere with future national polls.
Speaking during an interview in Embu on Saturday night, Kuria claimed that a secret plot is being formed to influence the 2027 election results.
Speaking during an interview in Embu on Saturday night, Kuria claimed that a secret plot is being formed to influence the 2027 election results.
However, he insisted that Kenyans would not allow any political party—whether the ruling UDA or another group—to stay in power through dishonest means.
According to him, Kenyans have grown more politically aware and are less willing to tolerate electoral fraud.
He added that the rest of the world is paying close attention to how Kenya handles its elections. Kuria urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to act firmly against leaders or supporters who break campaign rules or cause violence.
He added that the rest of the world is paying close attention to how Kenya handles its elections. Kuria urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to act firmly against leaders or supporters who break campaign rules or cause violence.
He said that how the by-elections are conducted will reflect Kenya’s readiness for a fair general election.
Kuria also compared the situation to a recent incident in Tanzania, where several people reportedly died after a disputed vote that gave President Samia Suluhu Hassan an overwhelming victory.
Kuria also compared the situation to a recent incident in Tanzania, where several people reportedly died after a disputed vote that gave President Samia Suluhu Hassan an overwhelming victory.
He told supporters that such incidents would not be accepted in Kenya and warned those planning to manipulate elections that Kenyans would resist strongly.
While campaigning for Ireri Mbui, the Chama Cha Kazi candidate in the Mbeere North parliamentary race, Kuria said he had earlier raised concerns about rising political tension in the area.
While campaigning for Ireri Mbui, the Chama Cha Kazi candidate in the Mbeere North parliamentary race, Kuria said he had earlier raised concerns about rising political tension in the area.
This followed a viral video in which youths warned DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua against visiting the constituency.
On Sunday night, Kuria pointed to fresh violence in Narok and in Chwele, Kabuchai constituency, where suspected hired attackers reportedly confronted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as he campaigned for an opposition-backed candidate in a ward by-election.
On Sunday night, Kuria pointed to fresh violence in Narok and in Chwele, Kabuchai constituency, where suspected hired attackers reportedly confronted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as he campaigned for an opposition-backed candidate in a ward by-election.
He argued that intimidation tactics have never succeeded in the long run, reminding Kenyans how opposition-backed candidates won the Juja and Kiambaa by-elections during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
The Mbeere North race remains highly competitive. CCK’s Mbui is backed by the opposition, while Newton Karish of the Democratic Party also enjoys strong support.
The Mbeere North race remains highly competitive. CCK’s Mbui is backed by the opposition, while Newton Karish of the Democratic Party also enjoys strong support.
Meanwhile, UDA’s Leo Wamuthende is receiving significant backing from top government officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and senior county leaders.
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