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28.11.2025

The Day By-Election Victories Were Declared Amidst Violence and Trump's Migration Stance

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 28.11.2025.

It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.11.2025The Day By-Election Victories Were Declared Amidst Violence and Trump's Migration Stance
Kenyan media on November 28, 2025, primarily focused on the declaration of by-election results, with ODM and UDA securing various seats across the country in the early morning. These victories were, however, overshadowed by persistent reports of widespread violence, property destruction, and bribery claims that marred the electoral process, prompting the IEBC to condemn the unrest. By mid-morning, President Ruto celebrated the broad-based government victory, with some outlets reporting that Deputy President Gachagua alleged government tactics influenced the wins. Concurrently, President Donald Trump's pledge to permanently pause migration from "Third World countries" gained significant traction throughout the day, drawing attention to its potential impact on Kenyans. Later in the afternoon, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemned the by-election violence and questioned the IEBC's readiness for the 2027 polls.
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04:33 (01:33)By-Election Victories Declared Amidst Violent Echoes

Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-elections, with vote tallying underway and results emerging (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, TV47 Digital). Reports of widespread violence, property destruction, and stolen firearms continue to mar the process (Capital FM, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Standard Media, YNews Digital). The IEBC has condemned the violence (Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital).
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on Thursday.
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08:03 (05:03)By-Election Victories Declared Amidst Violent Echoes

Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-election results, with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) clinching victories in Malava and Mbeere North (Capital FM, Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily). These wins are seen as a blow to the opposition (Kenyans). The by-elections were reportedly marred by low turnout, violence, and bribery claims (Daily Nation, Standard Media, YNews Digital).
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Leo Wamuthende, has been declared the winner of the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election, securing a vital seat in a fiercely competitive race that drew…
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10:38 (07:38)By-Elections' Flawed Echoes

Kenyan media remains largely focused on the aftermath of by-elections, reporting on additional UDA victories in Magarini and Banisa (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice), alongside ongoing discussions of flaws exposing the IEBC and police (Standard Media). Separately, President Trump's pledge to pause migration from "Third World countries" is also gaining traction (TV47 Digital, The Kenya Times).
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12:22 (09:22)By-Election Dust Settles, Ruto's Triumph

Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-election results, with UDA and ODM celebrating victories (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Standard Media, People Daily, YNews Digital). Deputy President Gachagua alleges government tactics influenced the wins (Kenyans), while the opposition strategizes after their losses (People Daily). Separately, President Trump's pledge to halt migration from "Third World countries" also receives attention (Nairobi Leo, TNX Africa, TV47 Digital).
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SWALI: Hujambo shangazi. Nilianza kazi miezi michache iliyopita. Nilipolipwa mshahara wa kwanza,... 5 mins ago
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14:27 (11:27)Ruto's Highway of Dreams

Kenyan media continues to highlight President Ruto's launch of the KSh 170 billion Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, framed as a "new era" of debt-free infrastructure (Capital FM, Kenyans). Concurrently, by-election outcomes remain a significant focus, with Ruto mocking the opposition after UDA and ODM victories (Nairobi Leo) and ELOG raising concerns about electoral violence and ballot secrecy breaches (Eastleigh Voice).
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17:32 (14:32)The Highway's Grand Opening

Kenyan media highlights President Ruto's flagging off of the KSh 170 billion Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway (Kenyans, Taifaleo, Standard Media). The by-election aftermath also continues to be discussed, with Governor Natembeya accusing the government of financial coercion in the Malava by-election, and Ruto mocking the opposition after their losses (Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital, Daily Nation). The withdrawal of Natembeya and Khalwale's security detail has resulted in a lawsuit (Capital FM).
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DEREVA wa Safari Rally, Maxine Wahome anayekabiliwa na shtaka la kumuua mpenziwe Asad Khan atajua... 7 mins ago
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It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch investigations into the incidents and asked the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to swiftly prosecute those found culpable.
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00:06 (21:06)LSK Doubts 2027 Election Readiness

Kenyan media continues to heavily focus on the by-election aftermath, with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemning violence and declaring the IEBC unfit for the 2027 polls (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans). President Ruto, despite by-election victories, faces scrutiny and is campaigning for an extended tenure (Standard Media, Tuko). Separately, a petition seeks to halt the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road Project (Capital FM).