In the Emurua Dikirr by-election, an opposition candidate, Felix Kibet Rotich of the DCP party, secured a significant 10,760 votes, challenging the ruling UDA party in what is considered President William Ruto's backyard.

• The DCP candidate, Felix Kibet Rotich, garnered over 10,000 votes against the UDA winner, David Kipsang Keter, who received 18,266 votes.
• Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the DCP party, and President William Ruto.
• Mr. Gachagua campaigned via phone calls, highlighting the rising cost of living and local land issues, demonstrating pressure on the UDA in a region that strongly supported President Ruto in previous elections.

Opposition leaders have reiterated their pledge to unite and form a formidable force to challenge and potentially unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

• Key opposition figures including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua, and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i expressed confidence in their ability to select a joint candidate.
• The leaders launched sharp criticisms against President Ruto's administration, citing alleged failures and a worsening cost of living.
• Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna urged opposition members to set aside personal differences for the common goal of removing Ruto from office.

Opposition factions, including the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi faction of the ODM party, have publicly vowed to unite and field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

• The United Opposition co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Martha Karua pledged to overcome internal disagreements to present a unified front.
• The Linda Mwananchi faction, with leaders like Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, expressed readiness to collaborate, aiming to oust President Ruto.
• David Maraga, the United Green Movement (UGM) 2027 presidential flag bearer, also indicated his willingness to join the opposition's efforts, citing widespread public suffering.