KANU to join Ruto's broad-based government
KANU to join broad-based government, President Ruto announces, says he personally asked Gideon Moi to withdraw from Baringo Senate race...
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KANU is set to formally partner with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join a broad-based government. This announcement followed a meeting between Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi at Kabarak farm, where Ruto revealed he had asked Moi to withdraw from the Baringo Senatorial race to focus on national development.
- The partnership aims to accelerate Kenya's progress through broader goodwill and collaboration.
- President William Ruto stated he was the Secretary-General of KANU and emphasized the need to formalize the engagement between KANU and UDA.
- Gideon Moi confirmed his decision not to contest was influenced by discussions with President Ruto, citing "unfinished business in Baringo" that he now plans to address through this collaboration.
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Gideon Moi Withdraws from Baringo Senate Race, KANU to Partner with Ruto's Government - October 2025
Kanu National Chairman Gideon Moi has withdrawn from the upcoming November 27 Baringo senatorial by-election, despite having been endorsed by his party to contest the seat. Following this decision, KANU is set to formally partner with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join a broad-based government. President Ruto visited Moi at Kabarak Farm a day after the withdrawal from the race. This visit followed a political agreement reached earlier in the week at State House, Nairobi. The partnership announcement followed a meeting where Ruto revealed he had asked Moi to withdraw from the Baringo race to focus on national development.
