UDA's Festus Kiprop Wins Endo Ward By-Election - May 2026

UDA candidate Festus Kiprop won the Endo Ward by-election in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Thursday, May 14, 2026. David Keter of UDA was also declared winner of the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election on May 15, 2026. The Emurua Dikirr constituency by-election was a high-stakes political battleground, primarily a contest between President William Ruto's UDA party and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's DCP. Archrivals David Keter (UDA) and Vincent Kibet Rotich (DCP) met at the vote tallying centre for the first time following a contentious campaign. Tension marked the Emurua Dikirr by-election, with one person injured in an attack by suspected goons in the Chelemei area. A poignant moment unfolded as late MP Johana Ngeno's widow, Nayianoi Ngeno, cast her vote during the by-election.