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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on July 25, introduced the reallocation of ten seats, one within the National Assembly and 9 in varied County Assemblies.

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This follows the declaration of vacancies as a result of resignation or loss of life of earlier occupants.

In a particular gazette concern printed on July 24, 2025 (Notice No. 10083, Vol. CXXVII–159), the IEBC confirmed the substitute of nominated members primarily based on the get together lists submitted in the course of the 2022 General Election.

“The Commission has reallocated one (1) particular seat within the National Assembly and 9 (9) particular seats in varied County Assemblies,” learn the Gazette discover signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Eung Ethekon.

Among the important thing adjustments is the elimination of John Mbadi Ngongo, who had been nominated by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to characterize the employees’ class within the National Assembly. He left his seat in Parliament after his appointment as a Cabinet Secretary in the course of the formation of the broad-based authorities in 2024. 

Full List of Reallocations

National Assembly

John Mbadi Ngongo (ODM, Worker’s class)- changed by Harold Kimuge Kipechumba (ODM, Persons with Disabilities).

County Assemblies – Special Seats Reallocations

Abdi Gedi Adow (PWD, UDA)-replaced by Dubat Abdikadir Adan (Youth, UDA)

Wainaina Mark Gicheru (PWD, UDA)-replaced by Kirumwa Peter Mbogo (Minority Groups, UDA)

Kihara Ezra Kabuga (Marginalised, UDA)-replaced by Wainaina Lawrence Mburu (Youth, UDA)

Gender Top-Up List Reallocations

Constance Mwandawiro (Wiper)-replaced by Ann Wambui Mukuru (Wiper)

Magdalene Kamene Nguluku (Maendeleo Chap Chap)-replaced by Esther Mwongeli (Maendeleo Chap Chap)

Beth Wahito Njoroge (UDA)-replaced by Jane Gathira Njoroge (UDA)

Pauline Wairimu Kamau (UDA)-replaced by Chege Flasia Nduta (UDA)



Phaustine Werimo-replaced by Lucy Kendi Khayadi (ODM)

Godliver Omondi-replaced by Linet Wanga Imbayi (ODM)

IEBC addresses the reallocation

The Commission stated the reallocation was carried out per Article 90 of the Constitution and Section 37 of the Elections Act, which governs the nomination and reallocation of particular seats by way of proportional illustration primarily based on get together lists.

The county-level reallocations contain members nominated to characterize particular curiosity teams, together with youth, ladies, and individuals with disabilities, beneath varied political events.

The adjustments have been effected after the respective Speakers declared the seats vacant.

IEBC said that the nominations have been crammed primarily based on the order of precedence within the get together lists supplied over the last normal election.

Political events retain their illustration

This ensured that political events retain their proportional illustration in legislative our bodies.

“The Commission is remitted to conduct elections primarily based on proportional illustration by way of using get together lists,” the IEBC famous.

Additionally, the Commission famous that such measures uphold democratic values and constitutional necessities.



The electoral physique reiterated its dedication to managing the electoral course of with equity, inclusivity, and transparency, notably in representing marginalised teams.

“By making certain that get together listing allocations are carried out in strict adherence to the legislation, the Commission continues to advertise equitable illustration and safeguard the integrity of our democratic establishments,” IEBC said.

The announcement got here at a time the Electoral Commission was getting ready to carry by-elections to fill vacant seats within the Senate, National Assembly, and County Assemblies. Filling the seats had been delayed as a result of extended look ahead to reconstitution of the IEBC after its seven commissioners exited shortly after the 2022 elections.

Speaking after assuming workplace because the IEBC head, Chairman Erastus Ethekon Edung assured that the Commission would transfer with pace to fill the seats left vacant within the length between the 2022 elections and the reconstitution of the physique.

In complete, the Commission is getting ready to conduct 23 by-elections together with for one for a Senator (Baringo), six for Members of the National Assembly, and 16 for Members of County Assembly. 

Iebc Chairperson Erastus Edung During Vetting At The Parliament Photo/Parliament
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung throughout his vetting on the National Assembly PHOTO/Parliament of Kenya
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