Ndakwa, Were, and Wamuthende take oath of office as MPs after by-election triumphs
By Joel Masibo, December 2, 2025Six newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) were on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, sworn in to the National Assembly following the heated by-elections held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, across affected areas.
The members who took the oath of office include Harrison Garama Kombe of Magarini Constituency, Ahmed Maalim Hassan of Banissa Constituency, Boyd Were Ongondo of Kasipul Constituency, David Athman Ndakwa of Malava Constituency, Leo Wamuthende Njeru of Mbeere North Constituency and Moses Okoth Omondi of Ugunja Constituency.
Ahead of swearing-in, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, conducted an orientation session for the members-elect at the Speakers’ Gardens, Main Parliament Buildings.
The orientation session covered registration and collection of bio-data, briefing on the use of the Chamber System, familiarisation tour of the precincts of Parliament and an overview of key legislative matters.
On the same day, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) winners in last Thursday’s by-elections, Moses Omondi (Ugunja), Harry Kombe (Magarini) and Boyd Were (Kasipul), were at Chungwa House for a familiarisation meeting. The lawmakers were received by the top party officials, including party leader Oburu Odinga and his deputy Abdulswammad Nassir, among others.
”I joined the ODM rank and file under the leadership of our Party Leader, Dr Oburu Oginga, at Orange House in Nairobi, as we congratulated all our candidates who put themselves forward in the recently concluded by-elections. To those who were not successful, we remain immensely proud of your courage, commitment, and unwavering belief in the ideals of our movement. We live to fight another day, and together, we shall return stronger, more united, and more determined,” Abdulswammad Nassir took to X.
”To those who emerged victorious, we commend you for earning the trust of the people. Now, the real work begins. Serve with distinction, remain grounded in the aspirations of your constituents, and fly the ODM flag high. Your victory is not just personal; it is for the movement, for our history, and for our future. ODM continues to stand firm, resilient, and ready for the next chapter. ‘Onwards!’ he added.