President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party secured a significant victory by winning all three by-elections held in Narok, Samburu, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, bolstering the ruling party's position ahead of the 2027 elections.

• UDA candidates won the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and the Endo Ward and Porro Ward positions.
• In the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election, David Kipsang Keter of UDA won with 18,266 votes, a turnout of 66.6 percent.
• These wins are seen as a key indicator of the ruling party's popularity and provide momentum for President Ruto's administration.

Members of the National Assembly are challenging the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over its funding request and effectiveness in curbing hate speech.

• The NCIC requested Sh1.5 billion but was allocated only Sh711 million.
• The National Administration and Internal Security Committee, led by Chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo and Vice Chairperson Dido Raso, expressed doubts about the NCIC's ability to handle divisive remarks ahead of the General Election.
• The MPs cited a lack of consequences for individuals making abusive statements, which they believe could fuel ethnic tension.

The Maendeleo Chap Chap Party has announced its decision to remain an independent political entity within the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, rejecting proposals for a merger with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

• Maendeleo Chap Chap will maintain its identity and independence.
• Key figures include Cabinet Secretary and party leader Alfred Mutua, and Secretary General Nyamu Mati.
• The party reaffirmed its support for William Ruto's re-election bid and announced plans for a nationwide membership drive.

David Kipsang Keter of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has won the Emurua Dikirr Constituency by-election, securing the parliamentary seat.

• Keter garnered 18,266 votes, defeating his closest rival, Vincent Kibet Rotich of the Democratic Congress Party (DCP), who received 10,760 votes.
• The by-election was held on May 14 to fill the vacancy left by the death of former MP Johana Ng’eno.
• The constituency reported a 66.6 per cent voter turnout.