National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula casting his ballot at Namakhele Primary School in Bungoma County. Photo by Speaker's Press Team. 
By Andrew Mbuva
National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has called on security agencies to uphold the highest standards of vigilance and professionalism to guarantee the safety of voters participating in the ongoing by-elections across the country.
Speaking on Thursday moments after casting his ballot at Namakhele Primary School in Bungoma County, Dr. Wetang’ula emphasized that every Kenyan has a constitutional right to vote without fear, intimidation, or interference. Residents of Chewele–Kabuchai Ward and 15 other electoral areas headed to the polls in a by-election closely watched by both political players and the public.
“I want to encourage Kenyans in those electoral areas participating in this by-election to come out and vote for the candidates of their choice,” the Speaker said, urging citizens to turn out in large numbers and exercise their civic duty.
Dr. Wetang’ula appealed to security agencies to guarantee a free, fair, and peaceful process, noting that adequate personnel had been deployed nationwide to maintain order throughout the voting period.
“I ask our security agencies to provide sufficient security to enable people to vote freely. After voting, I encourage citizens to go home and wait for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to tally the votes,” he added.
The Speaker assured the country that security operations had been intensified to ensure voters cast their ballots confidently and without disruption. He also urged members of the public to remain alert and promptly report any suspicious activities that could compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
At the same time, Dr. Wetang’ula called on police officers manning polling stations to create an environment that respects democratic expression and allows citizens to freely exercise their will at the ballot box.
“The role of security agencies goes beyond maintaining order; it is about safeguarding democratic participation,” he emphasized.
The by-elections come at a time of heightened political interest, with national leaders reiterating the need for peaceful conduct and continued public vigilance throughout the electoral cycle.
