President Ruto's Strategy for November By-Elections and Ukambani Tour - October 2025

President William Ruto is actively campaigning to win all seven parliamentary by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, with the objective of weakening opposition parties. This strategic push is being made with an eye on the 2027 presidential elections. In a separate political move, President Ruto is scheduled to begin a three-day development tour of the Ukambani region, which has been postponed three times. This tour will cover Makueni, Kitui, and Machakos counties. The visit is anticipated to bolster his political influence in the region, which is traditionally considered the stronghold of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. The tour is also taking place ahead of the upcoming Mashujaa Day Celebrations on October 20.