Gideon Moi, KANU Chairman, has withdrawn from the Baringo senatorial by-election, failing to submit his nomination papers after a private meeting with President William Ruto at State House.

• Moi was expected to hold a large rally in Kabarnet on Thursday, but did not appear, disappointing hundreds of supporters.
• The withdrawal follows a closed-door meeting between Moi and President Ruto, leading to speculation about a potential improvement in their long-standing political relationship.
• The by-election, scheduled for November 27, was necessitated by the death of Senator William Cheptumo in August.