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Voters queue at Mung’ala Primary School during Mumbuni North ward, Machakos town constituency by-elections on November 27, 2025. [John Muia, Standard]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Thursday, February 26, 2026, as the date for by-elections in Isiolo South Constituency and three wards in Embu and Kakamega counties, following vacancies that arose over the past year.
Voters in Isiolo South Constituency will elect a new Member of the National Assembly after the seat fell vacant following the death of MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu.
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