David Kipsang Keter has won the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nomination ticket for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat after three previous unsuccessful attempts.

• David Kipsang Keter garnered 13,759 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bernard Kipkoech Ng'eno, who received 13,394 votes.
• The nomination was conducted by the UDA National Election Board following the passing of the late area MP, Johana Ng’eno.
• The resultant by-election is scheduled for May 14, with potential disputes to be lodged within 24 hours.

The High Court in Embu has ordered a partial recount of votes in the Mbeere North by-election due to alleged irregularities and gaps in election records.

• The recount involves specific polling stations and ballot boxes, including Ballot box No. 135, which contained unexplained items.
• The case was filed by petitioner Newton Kariuki Ndwiga challenging the win of Leonard Wamuthende Njeru of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
• The court cited concerns such as violence at Kaungu polling station, potentially altered election forms (Forms 35A) at eight stations, and the need to verify unregistered voter ballots using KIEMS kits.

David Kipsang Keter has won the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket to contest the Emurua Dikirr by-election after defeating Bernard Kipkoech Ngeno in the nominations.

• David Kipsang Keter garnered 13,749 votes, while his opponent Bernard Kipkoech Ngeno received 13,394 votes.
• The nomination was held on Friday, March 28.
• President William Ruto congratulated Keter on his victory and urged the party to unite behind the candidate.