Six newly elected MPs sworn in after hotly contested by-elections

Six newly elected Members of Parliament took theoath of officeTuesday in a ceremony presided over by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, officially joining the 13thParliament following the November 27 by-elections.Magarini MP Harrison Kombe Gharama was first to be sworn in, accompanied by Minority Leader Junet Mohammed and Kilifi North MP Owen Baya.Kombe reclaimed the seat after a court nullified his 2027 election and pledged to serve with renewed commitment.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppBanisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed followed, winning with 10,431 votes against UPA’s Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who garnered 1,240 votes.Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Boyd Were, elected with 16,819 votes over Independent candidate Philip Aroko’s 8,476, was third.Malava MP David Ndakwa smiles on his way to taking the oath on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Parliament following the November 27 by-elections.Magarini MP Harrison Kombe Gharama was first to be sworn in, accompanied by Minority Leader Junet Mohammed and Kilifi North MP Owen Baya.Kombe reclaimed the seat after a court nullified his 2027 election and pledged to serve with renewed commitment.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppBanisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed followed, winning with 10,431 votes against UPA’s Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who garnered 1,240 votes.Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Boyd Were, elected with 16,819 votes over Independent candidate Philip Aroko’s 8,476, was third.Malava MP David Ndakwa smiles on his way to taking the oath on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Magarini MP Harrison Kombe Gharama was first to be sworn in, accompanied by Minority Leader Junet Mohammed and Kilifi North MP Owen Baya.Kombe reclaimed the seat after a court nullified his 2027 election and pledged to serve with renewed commitment.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppBanisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed followed, winning with 10,431 votes against UPA’s Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who garnered 1,240 votes.Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Boyd Were, elected with 16,819 votes over Independent candidate Philip Aroko’s 8,476, was third.Malava MP David Ndakwa smiles on his way to taking the oath on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Kombe reclaimed the seat after a court nullified his 2027 election and pledged to serve with renewed commitment.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppBanisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed followed, winning with 10,431 votes against UPA’s Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who garnered 1,240 votes.Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Boyd Were, elected with 16,819 votes over Independent candidate Philip Aroko’s 8,476, was third.Malava MP David Ndakwa smiles on his way to taking the oath on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed followed, winning with 10,431 votes against UPA’s Nurdin Maalim Mohamed, who garnered 1,240 votes.Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Boyd Were, elected with 16,819 votes over Independent candidate Philip Aroko’s 8,476, was third.Malava MP David Ndakwa smiles on his way to taking the oath on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Boyd Were, elected with 16,819 votes over Independent candidate Philip Aroko’s 8,476, was third.Malava MP David Ndakwa smiles on his way to taking the oath on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Malava MP David Ndakwa, who secured the seat on aUnited Democratic Alliance(UDA) ticket with 21,564 votes against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako’s 20,210, met Prime CabinetSecretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Secretary Musalia Mudavadi before taking the oath, receiving advice to serve faithfully and advance local development.Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Leonard Wamuthende, Mbeere North MP, won narrowly with 15,802 votes against DP’s Newton Karish, who received 15,308, filling a seat vacated by former MP Geoffrey KiringaRuku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Ruku’s Cabinet appointment.Banisa MP Hassan Ahmed Mohammed escotted to the National Assembly on December 2, 2025.[PBS]Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Ugunja MP Moses Omondi Okoth, victorious with 9,497 votes over 10 challengers, completed the lineup after the seat fell vacant when Opiyo Wandayi joined the Cabinet as CS for Energy.Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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Each MP recited the mandatory affirmation declaring loyalty to the People and the Republic of Kenya and promising to faithfully discharge parliamentary duties.Before the ceremony, Clerk of the National AssemblySamuel Njorogeled an orientation at the Speaker’s Gardens covering registration, bio-data collection, induction onparliamentary procedures, and a tour of the precincts.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPFollow The Standard
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