UDA picks Leo Muriuki for Mbeere North by-election
UDA picks Leo Muriuki Muthende as its candidate for Mbeere North MP seat in November by-election; Party to hold joint nominations with ODM in other races, Elections Board chair Mwaura says...
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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.
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