By-Election Results a Warning to Opposition, President Ruto says
The President used the platform to dissect the opposition’s strategy, accusing its top figures of running what he termed as a manifesto-free campaign. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Following recent by-election results, President William Ruto declared the heavy losses suffered by the opposition to be a clear warning signal from voters. He criticized opponents for focusing on "hollow slogans, tribal incitement and directionless rhetoric" instead of substantive manifestos.
- Government-aligned candidates secured victory in all seven constituency contests across Mbeere North, Kasipul, Banisa, Baringo, Malava, Ugunja, and Magarini.
- President Ruto urged the opposition to abandon "hatred, disunity, and an obsession with succession politics" for a focus on improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans.
- Key wins include UDA's Leo Wamuthende in Mbeere North with 15,802 votes, and Boyd Were of the ODM party in Kasipul with 16,819 votes.
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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.
