Members of civil society will address a press conference to give detailed accounts of how state and opposition actors orchestrated violence, intimidation, and widespread voter bribery during the recent by-elections.
The event will be held at the Kenya Human Rights Commission offices, Amboseli Road off Gitanga Road in Nairobi at 1pm.
The media briefing comes hours after Elections Observation Group (ELOG) declared that Kenya’s by-elections held on November 27, 2025, across 22 electoral areas were undermined by widespread violence, voter bribery, and political interference, despite strong technical performance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The observer group documented verified cases of electoral violence, harassment, and clashes between rival supporters in Kasipul, Malava, Mbeere North, Nairobi, and Machakos.
Observers faced intimidation, including an incident in Kariobangi North where a rowdy crowd reportedly barricaded an ELOG vehicle and demanded cash.
ELOG expressed concern over the failure of security agencies to act decisively, warning that unchecked violence fuels voter apathy and suppresses turnout.
MPs to grill Kenya Railways boss Mainga on staff diversity
Kenya Railway MD Philip Mainga will appear before a parliamentary committee to explain the corporation’s compliance with ethnic diversity in its staff.
Mainga will appear before National Assembly’s National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee at Bunge Towers at 10 am.
Members of the committee will interrogate Kenya Railway’s employment diversity and 30 per cent reservation for special interest groups.
The committee has been convening meetings with heads of parastatals, state corporations, and key government agencies to interrogate the state of staff diversity across public institutions.
The lawmakers are seeking clarity on whether these bodies are adhering to constitutional requirements on inclusivity, ethnic balance, gender parity, and the fair representation of marginalised groups in their recruitment and promotion processes.
During the engagements, managing directors and chief executives are expected to present detailed breakdowns of their workforce composition, including hiring practices, board appointments, and measures taken to correct historical imbalances.
NCRC to unveil two reports on community policing and ethical law enforcement
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) will launch two reports at Radisson Blu Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
The reports, “The Impact of Community Policing in Kenya,” and “Advancing Ethical and People-Centered Policing” will be launched at 9 am
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) is a Kenyan state corporation mandated to conduct research into the causes, effects, and patterns of crime in the country and to provide evidence-based recommendations for policy, legislation and crime prevention strategies.
It was established under the National Crime Research Centre
Act, 1997, and operates under the Ministry of Interior and National
Administration.
The NCRC’s work often covers issues such as gender-based violence, youth crime, radicalisation, drug and substance abuse, human trafficking, cybercrime, and emerging security threats.
In essence, the centre acts as the government’s research and intelligence arm on crime, offering insights that shape Kenya’s security and justice policies.
