Cherargei Says By-Elections Prove Ruto's 2027 Victory is Guaranteed
He described the results as a mark of absolute confidence by Kenyans in UDA, identifying President Ruto, Deputy President Kindiki, and broad-based partners as the biggest winners in the 2025 by-elections...
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Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei asserted that the results of the November 27, 2025 by-elections guarantee President William Ruto's victory in the 2027 General Elections. He described the outcome as a clear indication that Ruto and Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki will easily secure a second term.
- Cherargei highlighted the exceptional performance of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), led by party leader President William Ruto, in the 22 electoral areas where by-elections were held.
- He identified President Ruto, Deputy President Kindiki, and their broad-based partners as the biggest winners, while listing several opposition members, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as the biggest losers.
- The by-elections were conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon commending adherence to timelines.
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Political Leaders Offer Divergent Reactions to By-Election Outcomes - November 2025
The results of the recent by-elections triggered strong and varied reactions from Kenya's political leadership. President William Ruto stated the heavy losses suffered by the opposition were a clear warning signal from voters. Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei asserted that the results guarantee President Ruto's victory in the 2027 General Elections. In contrast, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the Ruto administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate results in Malava and Mbeere North. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki congratulated the winners and called for national unity.
