By-Elections in Kenya

By-elections are held when a seat in Parliament or County Assembly becomes vacant due to death, resignation, appointment, or court nullification.

Upcoming By-Election

Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Member of National Assembly

Recently Concluded By-Elections

Multiple by-elections were held on 14 May 2026 to fill vacancies resulting from deaths of elected leaders.

Emurua Dikirr Constituency (Narok County) — Member of National Assembly seat
Porro Ward (Samburu County) — Member of County Assembly (MCA)
Endo Ward (Elgeyo Marakwet County) — Member of County Assembly (MCA)

Parliamentary By-Elections (National Assembly & Senate)

These by-elections occur when a Member of Parliament or Senator vacates office due to death, appointment, resignation, or court ruling.

2025–2026 Parliamentary By-Elections

Kasipul Constituency (2025) — triggered by death of MP Charles Ong’ondo Were
Baringo North Constituency (2025) — death of MP William Cheptumo
Malava Constituency (2025) — death of MP Malulu Injendi
Banissa Constituency (2023) — death of MP Kulow Maalim Hassan
Isiolo South Constituency (2026) — death of MP Tubi Bidu Mohamed
Ol Kalou Constituency (2026) — vacancy following death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho

County Assembly (MCA) By-Elections

Ward-level by-elections are common and occur due to vacancies in County Assemblies.

Recent Ward By-Elections

Kariobangi North Ward (2025) — Nairobi County
Chewani Ward (2025) — Tana River County
Kabuchai Ward (2025) — Bungoma County
Porro Ward (2026) — Samburu County
Endo Ward (2026) — Elgeyo Marakwet County
West Kabras Ward (2026) — Kakamega County

Historical By-Elections (2022–2025)

Following the 2022 General Election, Kenya held multiple by-elections across Parliament and County Assemblies due to vacancies, resignations, and court rulings.

Key National By-Elections

8 Dec 2022 — Bungoma Senatorial race
5 Jan 2023 — Elgeyo Marakwet Senatorial by-election
27 Nov 2025 — Major consolidated by-election exercise (24+ seats)
Magarini Constituency (2025) — court nullification case

Legal Basis for By-Elections

Constitution of Kenya (2010) — Articles 101, 103, 180
Elections Act (2011)
IEBC Act
Political Parties Act (Cap. 7D)
Electoral Code of Conduct Regulations

IEBC is required to hold a by-election within 90 days of a vacancy being declared.

Published: 1 January 2026 • Last updated: 1 June 2026

This information is regularly reviewed to ensure accuracy.