A political row has erupted in Kitutu Chache North after Jubilee Party National Chairman and West Mugirango MP Vincent Kemosi accused Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi of allegedly importing voters into the constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking in Marani, the constituency headquarters, on Thursday, Kemosi, without providing evidence, claimed that Nyakundi was orchestrating the transfer of voters from neighbouring constituencies in a bid to influence the outcome of the next parliamentary election.
He called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to closely monitor voter registration and transfer activities in Kitutu Chache North, alleging that irregular transfers could compromise the credibility of the electoral process.
Kemosi said elections should be decided by genuine residents and registered voters of the constituency, warning that any unlawful interference with the voters’ register would undermine democracy.
The Jubilee Party chairman, who has declared his interest in the Kitutu Chache North parliamentary seat, urged electoral officials to safeguard the integrity of the voter register and stop any illegal voter transfers ahead of the polls. He also appealed to residents to remain vigilant against what he described as cross-border voter registration.
“Today I have come here to seek an audience with the IEBC on this matter, and I have been assured they will look into it once I submit a formal complaint,” Kemosi told journalists.
He warned that any further alleged voter importation would be challenged.
“It should not be business as usual. I have also told residents not to allow money meant for their development to benefit people from other areas. Funds intended for bursaries and development should benefit the people of Kitutu Chache North, not imported voters,” he said.
Kemosi alleged that Nyankanda and Bomorito polling centres were among the areas most affected by the alleged voter transfers.
His remarks are expected to heighten political tensions in Kitutu Chache North, where leaders have already begun positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nyakundi, a UDA-sponsored MP, had not responded to the allegations by the time of publication.
Political activity has intensified across the Gusii region as leaders align themselves with different political camps ahead of the next General Election, with increased rallies, grassroots mobilisation and competition among aspiring candidates.
Under Kenya’s electoral laws, allegations of voter importation or unlawful voter transfers can only be established through investigations by the relevant authorities. Kemosi’s claims remain unverified, and no findings have been made by the IEBC or any other competent authority.
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