The united opposition coalition now says it will challenge the results of the recent Mbeere North and Malava by-elections in court, arguing that the polls were influenced by powerful government officials.
The coalition insists it has solid evidence showing that the voting and tallying process was interfered with to help candidates allied to the government.
Speaking during a church service at AIC Mukuni in Machakos County, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the team has compiled what it believes is convincing proof that the final vote totals were manipulated.
According to him, the events surrounding the two by-elections were not genuine democratic exercises but controlled operations meant to produce predetermined winners.
Kalonzo told worshippers that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) did not genuinely win the two seats. He claimed that security officers and some government leaders were put under pressure during tallying, leading to altered results. ]
He argued that the process was so compromised that he does not consider it a proper tally at all, saying the opposition is preparing what he termed a firm, well-supported petition.
Kalonzo was joined at the service by Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu, and several other opposition figures.
They were also celebrating Antony Kisoi’s win in the Mumbuni North ward by-election, which they said demonstrated declining support for President William Ruto in the area. According to the leaders, voters in the region are beginning to reject the government’s direction and policies.
The Wiper leader also accused the government of using intimidation, bribery, and voter suppression during the campaigns.
He said senior state officers took part in the by-election activities despite the law barring them from involving themselves in political campaigns. Kalonzo promised that their petition will publicly identify the officials who allegedly broke election regulations.
He further condemned the chaos witnessed during Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s event in Kariobangi, where tear gas was used around worshippers.
Kalonzo questioned why law enforcement would use such force at a religious event, maintaining that Kenyans are witnessing these incidents and know what is really happening.
Even with the rising political tension, Kalonzo said the opposition remains focused on its priorities. He dismissed claims that the coalition lacks an agenda, pointing to policies such as fair taxation, affordable housing, and economic recovery.
He stressed that the opposition will not support excessive taxation or policies that burden ordinary Kenyans.
