After a meeting with President William Ruto, Kenya African National Union (KANU) party leader Gideon Moi has withdrawn his candidacy from the upcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election.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.