The Kasipul Constituency witnessed a decisive political shift after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced Boyd Ongondo Were of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party as the newly elected Member of the National Assembly. The declaration was made by Returning Officer Rebecca Abwaku, who confirmed that Were clinched victory with an impressive 16,819 votes in the hotly contested 27th November by-election.
According to the IEBC statement released on X, Philip Nashon Aroko, who ran as an Independent candidate, emerged second with 8,476 votes. His strong performance narrowed the race but was not enough to counter ODM’s dominance in the constituency. A total of 10 candidates had been cleared to vie for the Kasipul parliamentary seat, making the by-election one of the most competitive mini-polls of the year.
Were’s win reinforces ODM’s continued influence in the Nyanza region, where the party maintains a loyal voter base. Political analysts note that the margin of victory signals renewed confidence in ODM’s grassroots structures despite recent political realignments nationally. Voters in Kasipul appear to have rallied behind the party’s organisational strength and campaign messaging.
The by-election was triggered following a vacancy in the constituency, drawing intense interest from local leaders, political strategists and national parties seeking to gauge public sentiment ahead of upcoming political contests. IEBC confirmed that polling, tallying and transmission of results were conducted smoothly, with no major incidents reported.
With the victory now sealed, Boyd Ongondo Were is expected to take up his legislative duties immediately, representing Kasipul residents in the National Assembly. His entry into Parliament places renewed expectations on delivering development commitments made during the campaign period, as constituents look forward to improved services and stronger representation.
