Gideon Moi Drops Out of Baringo Race After Meeting Ruto
The move came after a Gideon's meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi...
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After a meeting with President William Ruto, Kenya African National Union (KANU) party leader Gideon Moi has withdrawn his candidacy from the upcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. This decision came after he failed to present his nomination papers to the Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission (IEBC), leading to protests from his supporters.
- Gideon Moi dropped out of the Baringo Senatorial by-election barely a week after announcing his intention to run.
- The withdrawal followed a secret meeting between Moi and President William Ruto at State House.
- KANU will not field a candidate, effectively giving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a clear path in the November 27 by-election.
- Moi had lost the Baringo seat in the 2022 General Election to the late William Cheptumo.
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Gideon Moi Withdraws from Baringo Senatorial By-election After Meeting President Ruto - October 2025
KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has withdrawn his candidacy from the upcoming Baringo senatorial by-election. This decision came after a private meeting with President William Ruto at State House, following which Moi failed to present his nomination papers to the Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission (IEBC). His withdrawal from the race led to protests from his supporters. For the by-elections scheduled for November 27, the IEBC has issued fresh guidelines. These new rules limit campaign hours and set a final date for all political activities.
