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December 4, 2025
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UDA Suffers Setback as Wa Muthende's Mbeere North Win Challenged

UDA Suffers Setback as Wa Muthende's Mbeere North Win Challenged

Wa Muthende received 15,802 votes, against the Democratic Party's Newton Kariuki, popularly known as Karish, who garnered 15,308 in the mini-polls...

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President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party faces a challenge to its recent by-election victory. Two voters have filed a petition contesting the win of Leo Wa Muthende in the Mbeere North by-elections, citing alleged irregularities and claiming he was not a registered voter.

  • Wa Muthende secured 15,802 votes, defeating Newton Kariuki who garnered 15,308 votes.
  • The petitioners allege Wa Muthende's name change from Leonard Muriuki Njeru was not updated on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) register, rendering his win unlawful.
  • The by-election was triggered by Geoffrey Ruku's appointment as Public Service Cabinet Secretary.

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