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May 13, 2026
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Ruto, Gachagua lock horns in Emurua Dikirr by-election

Ruto, Gachagua lock horns in Emurua Dikirr by-election

Ruto's UDA and Gachagua's DCP face off in titanic battle for vacant parliamentary seat...

✨ Key Highlights

The Emurua Dikirr Constituency parliamentary by-election is a hotly contested race, pitting President William Ruto's UDA party against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party.

  • The by-election was triggered by the death of the former Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026.
  • Key issues dominating the campaigns include poor road networks, inadequate healthcare, lack of clean water, and poor infrastructure.
  • The race features five candidates, with David Kipsang Keter (UDA) and Vincent Rotich (DCP) seen as the frontrunners in this battle for influence in the Rift Valley region.

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