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HomeDaily NewsFriday, November 28, 2025Political Leaders Offer Divergent Reactions to By-Election Outcomes - November 2025
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Political Leaders Offer Divergent Reactions to By-Election Outcomes - November 2025

The results of the recent by-elections triggered strong and varied reactions from Kenya's political leadership. President William Ruto stated the heavy losses suffered by the opposition were a clear warning signal from voters. Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei asserted that the results guarantee President Ruto's victory in the 2027 General Elections. In contrast, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the Ruto administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate results in Malava and Mbeere North. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki congratulated the winners and called for national unity.

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Friday 12:15 PMCapital News

By-Election Results a Warning to Opposition, President Ruto says

By-Election Results a Warning to Opposition, President Ruto says

Following recent by-election results, President William Ruto declared the heavy losses suffered by the opposition to be a clear warning signal from voters. He criticized opponents for focusing on "hollow slogans, tribal incitement and directionless rhetoric" instead of substantive manifestos.

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Following recent by-election results, President William Ruto declared the heavy losses suffered by the opposition to be a clear warning signal from voters. He criticized opponents for focusing on "hollow slogans, tribal incitement and directionless rhetoric" instead of substantive manifestos.

  • Government-aligned candidates secured victory in all seven constituency contests across Mbeere North, Kasipul, Banisa, Baringo, Malava, Ugunja, and Magarini.
  • President Ruto urged the opposition to abandon "hatred, disunity, and an obsession with succession politics" for a focus on improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans.
  • Key wins include UDA's Leo Wamuthende in Mbeere North with 15,802 votes, and Boyd Were of the ODM party in Kasipul with 16,819 votes.
Friday 7:51 AMKenyansFirst

Gachagua Alleges Govt Tactics Used to Win Malava and Mbeere North By-Elections

Gachagua Alleges Govt Tactics Used to Win Malava and Mbeere North By-Elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate the recent by-election results in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies. He described this alleged interference as a "dangerous pattern" ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Friday 9:38 AMCapital News

DP Kindiki Congratulates Election Winners, Urges Unity — Says Losers Still Leaders Whose Ideas Matter

DP Kindiki Congratulates Election Winners, Urges Unity — Says Losers Still Leaders Whose Ideas Matter

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki congratulated winners of Thursday’s by-elections and called for national unity, emphasizing that even those who lost remain leaders whose ideas are still valuable for national development.

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki congratulated winners of Thursday’s by-elections and called for national unity, emphasizing that even those who lost remain leaders whose ideas are still valuable for national development.

  • Kindiki urged Kenyans to rally behind new leaders and for political actors to avoid divisive rhetoric.
  • He reiterated the government's commitment to inclusive development and respectful politics throughout the country, a message he delivered at a church service in Kapsabet.
  • Kindiki stressed that winning an election is the beginning of a service-oriented journey to deliver on voters’ expectations, and encouraged losers to remain engaged as their good ideas and constructive voices continue to matter.
Friday 10:38 AMKenyans

Cherargei Says By-Elections Prove Ruto's 2027 Victory is Guaranteed

Cherargei Says By-Elections Prove Ruto's 2027 Victory is Guaranteed

Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei asserted that the results of the November 27, 2025 by-elections guarantee President William Ruto's victory in the 2027 General Elections. He described the outcome as a clear indication that Ruto and Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki will easily secure a second term.

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Key Highlights

Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei asserted that the results of the November 27, 2025 by-elections guarantee President William Ruto's victory in the 2027 General Elections. He described the outcome as a clear indication that Ruto and Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki will easily secure a second term.

  • Cherargei highlighted the exceptional performance of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), led by party leader President William Ruto, in the 22 electoral areas where by-elections were held.
  • He identified President Ruto, Deputy President Kindiki, and their broad-based partners as the biggest winners, while listing several opposition members, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as the biggest losers.
  • The by-elections were conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon commending adherence to timelines.
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Key Highlights

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate the recent by-election results in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies. He described this alleged interference as a "dangerous pattern" ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  • United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates won both by-elections: David Ndakwa in Malava with 21,564 votes and Leonard Wa Muthende in Mbeere North with 15,802 votes.
  • Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), specifically alleged that Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku orchestrated the disruption and attempted manipulation of results at Gitiburi primary polling centre.
  • The by-elections, held yesterday, were seen as a contest between the opposition and the government.