Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ban independent candidate Philip Aroko and ODM’s Boyd Were following deadly campaign clashes in Kasipul ahead of the November 27, 2025, by-elections.

In a statement on his X account on Friday, November 7, 2025, Alai said the electoral body should take firm action to restore sanity in the region.

“Hello @IEBCKenya, if sanity can return to Kasipul with the banning of Aroko and Boyd Were, please do it. Don’t allow the reign of terror to persist,” Alai stated.

Alai’s remarks come after violence broke out on Thursday in Central Kasipul Ward when supporters of Aroko clashed with those of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were. The incident left two people dead after they were hacked with machetes during a heated confrontation between rival groups.

Police in Homa Bay have since increased patrols and deployed additional officers in the area to prevent further unrest. Investigations are ongoing, with security officials working closely with the IEBC to maintain order as campaigns continue.

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The Kasipul by-election was called following the death of former Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were earlier this year. The race has attracted several aspirants, and tensions have been high as rival teams intensify their campaigns.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) denounced the violence, terming it a grave assault on Kenya’s democratic principles. In a statement released on Friday, the Commission expressed deep regret over the loss of two lives and several injuries resulting from the chaos.

“The Commission condemns, in the strongest terms possible, the senseless acts of violence that have led to the loss of lives and injuries,” IEBC said.

Adding;

“Such undermines the very democratic gains which our country has worked so hard to achieve.”

The electoral body reminded all political parties, aspirants, and their supporters that they are bound by the Electoral Code of Conduct under the Elections Act, 2011. It emphasised that adherence to the code is mandatory for everyone taking part in the polls.

“All participants must, without exception, strictly observe the Electoral Code of Conduct and uphold peace, tolerance, and respect for the rule of law during the electoral period,” the Commission stated. It warned that those who break the law risk serious consequences, including disqualification from the race.

IEBC sent an investigation team to Kasipul with a clear mandate to establish what transpired and recommend appropriate action.

“The Commission has dispatched an investigation team with clear instructions to establish the facts and recommend appropriate action in line with the Electoral Code of Conduct,” IEBC noted.

The Commission said the probe will be conducted swiftly and that findings will inform firm measures against individuals or political entities found culpable. It further called on security agencies to act urgently to identify and apprehend those responsible for the violence.

“As we mourn and condole with the affected families, we urge security agencies to move with speed to investigate these heinous acts and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the statement read.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that voters in Kasipul can participate in the by-election without fear or intimidation.

“Violence has no place in a democracy,” IEBC said, reiterating that it remains dedicated to “safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.