Siblings face off in Isiolo South parliamentary race
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, February 26, 2026The Isiolo South parliamentary by-election has transformed the late Mohammed Tubi’s family succession battle into a high-stakes proxy war between the UDA and Jubilee parties, as two siblings are the major candidates in the race.
The battle between the ruling party, UDA, and the former ruling party, Jubilee, in the by-elections that are being held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, will be decided between Tupi Bina Mohamed (Jubilee) and Tubi Tubi Mohamed (UDA), a sister and a brother, respectively, as they engage in a battle to inherit the seat that fell vacant after the death of their father.
The Isiolo South by-election has 22,181 registered voters spread across 61 polling stations who are expected to engage in the voting process to decide who becomes the next member of Parliament representing the constituency.
Isiolo South Parliamentary vacancy
The heated contest for the Isiolo South member of parliament felt vacant following the death of Mohammed Tupi, who died while receiving treatment in Nairobi, according to a statement that was released by the speaker of the national assembly.
“It is with profound deep sorrow that I inform you and the nation of the demise of our esteemed colleague, the Member for Isiolo South Constituency, Tubi Bidu Mohamed, MP, who has left us this evening, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital,” National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula stated.
Voting begins
The IEBC announced the polling day for the key by-elections, with voters in Isiolo South Constituency expected to elect their Member of the National Assembly, while residents of West Kabras Ward (Kakamega County), Muminji Ward, and Evurore Ward will choose their Members of the County Assembly.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) further urged citizens to exercise their democratic right by turning out in large numbers. Polling stations will remain open from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
The commission has also assured the voters that any lost time at the start of polling will be compensated at closing.
Additionally, all voters in the queue by 5:00 pm will be allowed to cast their votes.
“Today is polling day for the members of the National Assembly in Isiolo South Constituency and for the members of the County Assembly representing West Kabras, Muminji and Evurore Wards. Come out in large numbers and exercise your democratic right. Polling station open 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any lost time at opening will be recovered at closing, and voters in the queue by 5:00 pm will be allowed to vote,” IEBC noted.