Blow to Opposition as UDA Candidate Wins Mbeere-North By-Elections
The mini-polls were triggered by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Public Service Cabinet Secretary, replacing Justin Muturi, who was dismissed in March...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Leonard Wa Muthende, has won the Mbeere-North Constituency by-election, dealing a blow to the opposition. He secured the parliamentary seat with 15,802 votes against his main rival.
- Wa Muthende garnered 15,802 votes, narrowly defeating Democratic Party’s Newton Kariuki, who received 15,308 votes.
- The by-election was triggered by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Public Service Cabinet Secretary.
- The campaigns saw intense efforts from both sides, with former Prime Minister Rigathi Gachagua campaigning for Kariuki and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki supporting Wa Muthende.
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UDA, ODM and DCP Secure Victories in November By-Elections - November 2025
The November 27 by-elections resulted in wins for several political parties across the country. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Leonard Wa Muthende, won the Mbeere-North Constituency seat with 15,802 votes. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) retained the Ugunja seat with Moses Omondi declared MP-elect, and also won the Magarini parliamentary by-election where Harrison Kombe secured 17,909 votes. Additionally, Rigathi Gachagua's new Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) secured three county assembly seats in the Kariobangi North, Narok Town, and Kisa East Wards.
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