President William Ruto is reportedly employing all possible strategies to secure victory in seven parliamentary by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025. His objective is to weaken opposition parties with an eye on the 2027 presidential elections.

• President Ruto is focused on winning all seven parliamentary by-elections.
• The by-elections are slated for November 27, 2025.
• Methods reportedly include withdrawing opposition candidates and using allegedly “extra-legal means” like disbursing money and promising development projects.
• The ultimate goal is to strengthen his position for the 2027 presidential elections.

President William Ruto is actively campaigning to win all seven parliamentary by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, aiming to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

• President William Ruto is reportedly employing various tactics, including encouraging the withdrawal of opposition candidates and using "extra-legal means" like allies distributing money and promising development projects.
• The by-elections are seen as a strategic move by Ruto to solidify his political position and dismantle opposition strength.
• The article features a photo of President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi at a consultative meeting in Kabarak, Nakuru County.

President William Ruto is scheduled to begin a three-day development tour of the Ukambani region, encompassing Makueni, Kitui, and Machakos counties, after three postponements. The tour is anticipated to bolster his political influence in the region, traditionally considered the stronghold of Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ahead of the upcoming Mashujaa Day Celebrations on October 20.

• President Ruto’s Ukambani tour will span three counties: Makueni, Kitui, and Machakos.
• The tour is set to commence on Wednesday in Mwingi West, where Ruto will inspect the ongoing tarmacking of the Kwa Siku-Migwani-Mbondoni road.
• The visit is strategically timed before the Mashujaa Day Celebrations on October 20 and is viewed as an effort to counter the political influence of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.