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December 30, 2025
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UDA hands Isiolo South candidate nomination certificate ahead of February poll

UDA hands Isiolo South candidate nomination certificate ahead of February poll

UDA has nominated Tubi Mohamed Tubi as its candidate for the Isiolo South parliamentary by-election set for February 26, 2026, following the death of MP Tubi Bidu Mohamed...

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially nominated Tubi Mohamed Tubi as its candidate for the upcoming Isiolo South parliamentary by-election on February 26, 2026. This follows the passing of the area's incumbent MP, Tubi Bidu Mohamed.

  • The by-election was triggered by the death of Hon. Tubi Bidu Mohamed in November while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
  • UDA Secretary-General Senator Hassan Omar Hassan presented the certificate to Tubi at the party’s headquarters, Hustler Plaza, Nairobi.
  • President William Ruto expressed appreciation for the consensus-driven selection of a single candidate in Isiolo County, viewing it as a sign of political maturity and unity.

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