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October 2, 2025
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KANU endorses Gideon Moi for Baringo senatorial by-election

KANU endorses Gideon Moi for Baringo senatorial by-election

Moi pledged to run a people-driven campaign anchored on inclusivity, accountability, and service delivery...

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The Kenya African National Union (KANU) has announced that its National Chairman, Gideon Moi, will contest the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. This move follows extensive internal consultations and marks Moi's return to the seat he previously held, with his campaign focusing on inclusivity and service delivery.

  • Gideon Moi, the National Chairman of KANU, received the party's nomination for the Baringo Senatorial by-election.
  • The by-election was triggered by the death of the previous Baringo Senator, William Cheptumo, in February 2025.
  • Moi expressed gratitude to supporters and pledged a people-driven campaign emphasizing inclusivity, accountability, and service delivery, backed by KANU's confidence in his candidature.

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Uhuru Kenyatta Returns to Politics as Gideon Moi Contests Baringo By-election - October 2025

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-entry into active Kenyan politics has sparked a significant debate, dividing his Jubilee party and challenging the tradition of quiet retirement set by predecessors Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki. As Uhuru re-enters the political arena ahead of the 2027 elections, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has become a significant figure. At the same time, the Kenya African National Union (KANU) has announced that its National Chairman, Gideon Moi, will contest the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. This marks Moi's return to the seat he previously held. His campaign will focus on inclusivity and service delivery.

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