All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-election
Campaigns for Emurua Dikirr by-election — characterised by tension and fierce political rivalry between UDA and DCP — concluded on Tuesday, 48 hours before polls open on Thursday...
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Campaigns for the Emurua Dikirr by-election have concluded ahead of Thursday's vote, marked by intense rivalry between the UDA and DCP parties.
- The by-election was triggered by the death of MP Johana Ngeno.
- Five candidates are vying for the seat, including David Keter (UDA) and Vincent Rotich (DCP).
- The election is seen as a political contest between President William Ruto (supporting UDA) and former DP Rigathi Gachagua (supporting DCP).
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Emurua Dikirr By-election: Campaigns Conclude Ahead of Thursday Vote - May 2026
Campaigns for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election have concluded ahead of Thursday's vote, marked by intense rivalry between the UDA and DCP parties. Five candidates are vying for the seat following the death of MP Johana Ngeno. Final rallies were held by leading candidates David Keter (UDA) and Vincent Rotich (DCP), with all eyes on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as the vote approaches.
