The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has withdrawn from the upcoming Kisa East ward by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, after their candidate, James Shiraku, stepped down to support a competitor.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.