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.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Nation Politics
Part of the Day's Coverage
Ruto, Gachagua lock horns in Emurua Dikirr by-election - May 2026
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. Voting is currently underway with residents demonstrating an early turnout starting at 6 am. Meanwhile, Parliament has defended the impeachment process that led to Gachagua's removal in October 2024, asserting it met all constitutional thresholds and included extensive public participation. A High Court hearing challenging the impeachment was marked by laughter and sharp exchanges as a cardiologist testified that Gachagua was genuinely ill and not evading the Senate.
