The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced a reallocation of special seats in both the National Assembly and County Assemblies across Kenya in latest changes.
In a Gazette Notice dated July 24, 2025, the polls agency made a series of amendments to its 2022 notices regarding nominated members, replacing several individuals nominated under special interest categories such as persons with disabilities, youth, minority groups, and gender top-up lists.
Changes in the National Assembly
One of the replaced MPs was Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Ngongo, who had been nominated under the workers’ category by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Mbadi was replaced by Harold Kimuge Kipchumba, also of ODM, nominated under the Persons with Disabilities category.
This adjustment is part of the IEBC’s statutory obligation under the Constitution and Elections Act to ensure inclusivity and equitable representation in Parliament.
Changes in County Assemblies
Several changes were made to the composition of County Assemblies through the reallocation of special seats.
In Garissa County, Dubat Abdikadir Adan was nominated to replace Abdi Gedi Adow.
While Adow had been representing persons with disabilities under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Adan took the seat under the Youth category.
