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November 28, 2025
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Blow to Opposition as UDA Candidate Wins Mbeere-North By-Elections

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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