UDA sweeps all four by-election seats, Ruto taunts Opposition - February 2026

President William Ruto has taunted the Kenyan opposition following the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party's victories in recent by-elections. The ruling party secured a significant victory by clinching all four available Member of Parliament (MP) seats in the recently concluded by-elections held on Thursday. This sweep demonstrates the party's strong grassroots support. These poll victories for President William Ruto have created a difficult situation for Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, highlighting the political ramifications of these wins for the two prominent opposition figures.