The party’s Deputy Leader, Cleophas Malala, dismissed the allegations as false and politically motivated, insisting that DCP does not charge anyone to receive a nomination certificate.
Speaking on Thursday, November 13, Malala explained that the story being circulated was part of a wider plan to create confusion and scare voters ahead of the by-election.
Speaking on Thursday, November 13, Malala explained that the story being circulated was part of a wider plan to create confusion and scare voters ahead of the by-election.
According to him, some government officials were behind the narrative because they believe DCP is gaining ground in the area.
Malala questioned how anyone could claim that an aspirant was asked to pay Ksh10 million for a ticket, especially when the individual said to be affected was previously an elected MCA.
Malala questioned how anyone could claim that an aspirant was asked to pay Ksh10 million for a ticket, especially when the individual said to be affected was previously an elected MCA.
He insisted that the party has never demanded money from aspirants and called the allegations a clear attempt to damage DCP’s growing reputation.
“This is a scheme by the government, which has already seen it is losing in Mbeere North,” Malala said.
“This is a scheme by the government, which has already seen it is losing in Mbeere North,” Malala said.
“They want to bring propaganda so that we quarrel and disrupt our focus. The DCP Party does not ask anyone for money to become a candidate.”
The claims originally came from UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan. In a statement, Omar demanded that DCP should first explain the reported scandal before engaging in political debates.
The claims originally came from UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan. In a statement, Omar demanded that DCP should first explain the reported scandal before engaging in political debates.
He accused DCP of taking a large amount of money from a prospective parliamentary candidate in exchange for a nomination certificate that was never issued.
Omar criticised DCP for what he described as “brazen misconduct,” adding that the residents of Mbeere North expected accountability and a refund for the alleged money collected.
Omar criticised DCP for what he described as “brazen misconduct,” adding that the residents of Mbeere North expected accountability and a refund for the alleged money collected.
He argued that the matter was not about political competition but about justice for the affected candidate and their supporters.
“A demand you face from the people of Mbeere North comes from supporters of the candidate you allegedly defrauded,” Omar said.
“A demand you face from the people of Mbeere North comes from supporters of the candidate you allegedly defrauded,” Omar said.
“Their ultimatum is clear — refund every penny you took. This is a demand for accountability, not political opposition.”
Even as the political leaders traded accusations, the National Police Service (NPS) assured the public that security preparations for the by-elections were complete.
Even as the political leaders traded accusations, the National Police Service (NPS) assured the public that security preparations for the by-elections were complete.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 13, the NPS said it had prepared a detailed and coordinated plan in partnership with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
According to the police, the plan is designed to ensure a safe, peaceful, and credible voting process before, during, and after the election.
According to the police, the plan is designed to ensure a safe, peaceful, and credible voting process before, during, and after the election.
NPS noted that its officers had been deployed to maintain order and protect all citizens, property, and election materials.
“The National Police Service wishes to assure the public of its comprehensive preparedness,” the statement read.
“The National Police Service wishes to assure the public of its comprehensive preparedness,” the statement read.
“We have developed a strong and multi-layered security plan with the IEBC to ensure a peaceful electoral process.”
The police service also warned that it would not tolerate any form of election-related misconduct. It urged political candidates, their agents, and their supporters to follow the law and conduct themselves responsibly throughout the campaign period.
NPS stressed that violence, destruction of property, hate speech, and incitement would attract firm legal consequences.
The police service also warned that it would not tolerate any form of election-related misconduct. It urged political candidates, their agents, and their supporters to follow the law and conduct themselves responsibly throughout the campaign period.
NPS stressed that violence, destruction of property, hate speech, and incitement would attract firm legal consequences.
Politicians were encouraged to lead by example and promote peace as the by-election approaches.
The Mbeere North by-election has now become a heated political battleground, with parties exchanging accusations even before the final campaigns begin.
The Mbeere North by-election has now become a heated political battleground, with parties exchanging accusations even before the final campaigns begin.
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