Low turnout in Magarini by-election as MP is ejected from polling station

Voters at Kwa Ndomo polling station, Magarini constituency in Kilifi County  on 27th November 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Low voter turnout and claims of bribery have marred the Magarini by-election as voters went to the polls to elect their Member of Parliament (MP).

Kilifi North MP Ken Chonga was ejected from Kanagoni Polling Station in Magarini constituency by angry youth who questioned his credentials as the Orange Democratic Movement chief agent.