Kenyan Opposition Leaders Rally Behind Panyako in Tight Malava By-Election

United Opposition leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Fred Matiang'i descended on Western Kenya Friday to boost DAP-K's Seth Panyako against UDA's David Ndakwa in the November 27 Malava parliamentary by-election, triggered by the late MP Malulu Injendi's death. A Mizani Africa poll puts Panyako at 47.2 percent ahead, fueled by solidarity after a rival candidate stepped aside and a fake letter drama was debunked. Rallies drew big crowds waving flags, with speakers like Matiang'i praising Panyako's local focus, seen as a key test of opposition unity ahead of 2027.