Blow to Ruto as UDA Candidate Pull Out of By-Elections
Shiraku's withdrawal from participating in the race leaves UDA to concentrate on the Malava Parliamentary seat...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has withdrawn from the upcoming Kisa East ward by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, after their candidate, James Shiraku, stepped down to support a competitor. This move is seen as a blow to Ruto's UDA party.
- UDA candidate James Shiraku withdrew from the Kisa East ward by-election to back Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) candidate Joel Ongoro Otwoma.
- The by-election, happening in seven days, will replace the late Kisa East MCA Stephen Maloba, who died in 2023.
- Shiraku's withdrawal leaves UDA to focus on the Malava Parliamentary seat, also set for election on November 27.
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