Gideon Moi, KANU Chairman, has withdrawn from the Baringo senatorial by-election, failing to submit his nomination papers after a private meeting with President William Ruto at State House.

• Moi was expected to hold a large rally in Kabarnet on Thursday, but did not appear, disappointing hundreds of supporters.
• The withdrawal follows a closed-door meeting between Moi and President Ruto, leading to speculation about a potential improvement in their long-standing political relationship.
• The by-election, scheduled for November 27, was necessitated by the death of Senator William Cheptumo in August.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued fresh guidelines for by-elections scheduled for November 27, limiting campaign hours and setting an end date for all political activities.

• Campaigns are restricted to daily between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
• Campaigns will officially conclude on Monday, November 24, 48 hours before election day.
• By-elections will be held in 24 electoral areas for vacant positions at county assembly, constituency, and senatorial levels.
• Notable candidates include Boyd Were for Kasipul MP and Seth Panyako for Malava MP, amidst a political wrangle between DAP-K and DCP over the Malava seat.

After a meeting with President William Ruto, Kenya African National Union (KANU) party leader Gideon Moi has withdrawn his candidacy from the upcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. This decision came after he failed to present his nomination papers to the Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission (IEBC), leading to protests from his supporters.

• Gideon Moi dropped out of the Baringo Senatorial by-election barely a week after announcing his intention to run.
• The withdrawal followed a secret meeting between Moi and President William Ruto at State House.
• KANU will not field a candidate, effectively giving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a clear path in the November 27 by-election.
• Moi had lost the Baringo seat in the 2022 General Election to the late William Cheptumo.