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Harrison Garama Kombe is a Kenyan politician, educator–turned-lawmaker, and member of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He was declared the winner of the 27 November 2025 by-election for Magarini Constituency in Kilifi County. In a commanding win, he garnered 17,909 votes, comfortably defeating his closest rival, Stanley Kenga of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), who received 8,907 votes. Kombe’s return to Parliament follows the seat’s vacancy after his 2022 election was nullified by the courts over noted irregularities. His 2025 victory is widely interpreted as a strong affirmation of both his personal political standing and ODM’s hold in the coastal region, especially in Kilifi.
Re-elected MP for Magarini (2025): Won the November 2025 by-election decisively, reclaiming the seat and ending a period of political uncertainty following the nullification of his 2022 win.
Consistent public service record: Kombe has served Magarini across multiple terms (first elected in 2002, served 2002–2007; returned in 2013 and 2017), giving him deep institutional memory and familiarity with local issues.
2022 election nullification: His 2022 win was legally challenged by his main competitor, and the courts — including at Supreme Court level — nullified the result citing irregularities, leading to the 2025 by-election.
Use of technical school background as critic fodder: In some media commentary, critics point to his lack of university-level education and technical-school background to question his legislative depth and capacity — though supporters argue it provides grassroots credibility.
High expectations from constituents after comeback: Given the political drama and repeated contests, many residents expect quick delivery on promises — a challenge in a coastal constituency with long-standing development gaps.
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Maintaining party dominance in the Coast region: His by-election win helped reaffirm ODM’s political strength in Kilifi County and overall coastal politics, staving off a challenge from DCP (backed by national-level rivals).
Demonstrated resilience and political comeback: After his 2022 election was invalidated, Kombe successfully navigated a high-stakes by-election to return — showing strong grassroots networks, party support, and personal brand resilience.
Security and election-day tensions during the 2025 by-election: On voting day, Kombe alleged that some of his polling agents were barred from entering certain stations — raising concerns about electoral fairness even before the final tallies.
