Ruto election warning shot to Opposition
Victory in by-elections demonstrates confidence in the government's development record, President says...
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President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has secured victories in several recent by-elections, signaling a strong performance ahead of the 2027 general election.
- UDA won the Isiolo South parliamentary seat and multiple ward seats in Mt Kenya and the Western region.
- President Ruto described the wins as a demonstration of confidence in his government's development record and a blow to a "fragmented" opposition.
- The victories reinforce UDA's dominance in by-elections since 2022, with allied parties winning 22 out of 28 contests.
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Ruto Hints at UDA-ODM Friendly Fire in 2027 Elections - February 2026
President William Ruto has indicated that his UDA party and the ODM will engage in "friendly fire" during the 2027 General Election, suggesting an end to political zoning. His United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has secured victories in several recent by-elections, signaling a strong performance ahead of the 2027 general election. Meanwhile, Kenyan politics is entering a new phase as the 2027 general election approaches, with ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna seen as a rising figure and a surge in Luhya political influence. In a contrasting development, opposition leaders convened in Nakuru County, a key region for President William Ruto, declaring their united front an "alternative government" aiming to unseat him in 2027.
