The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has named Leo Muriuki Muthende as its candidate for the upcoming Mbeere North parliamentary by-election on November 27. Muriuki was chosen through consensus among seven aspirants.

• The Mbeere North seat became vacant after Geoffrey Ruku was appointed to President William Ruto’s cabinet.
• UDA Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki praised the consensus reached by the candidates.
• The UDA nominee is expected to face competition, including from a candidate backed by Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
• By-elections are also scheduled in Malava, Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, and Ugunja constituencies.
• Political parties have until September 17 to submit names for primaries.