Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has expressed serious concern over multiple incidents of violence witnessed across the country during Thursday’s by-elections, suggesting that the clashes could foreshadow wider unrest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement on X, Amisi cited reports of voter intimidation, arrests of opposition candidates, and partisan actions by security officers.
Amisi described the events as “not an election” but a prelude to future conflicts, warning that government involvement in transporting supporters, endorsing partisan actions, and facilitating bribery could escalate tensions nationwide.
“When we achieve a pariah nation out of this mayhem, no one will be spared including the winners of the violence,” he said.
Thursday’s by-elections have been marred by several violent episodes. In some constituencies, clashes erupted between rival party supporters, leading to property damage and injuries.
The Saboti MP cautioned that unchecked violence and political manipulation threaten Kenya’s social democratic stability and electoral integrity.
He stressed that the current unrest could act as a precursor to “national tornadoes and hurricanes” affecting all electoral areas in 2027 if accountability measures are not enforced.
Kenya has a history of contested elections and post-poll violence, particularly following the 2007–2008 crisis, which underscores the risks of partisan escalation.
By-elections in recent years have occasionally seen tensions rise due to local power struggles, though widespread national concerns are relatively rare.