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.

• The election was a symbolic test of political strength ahead of the 2027 general election.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sponsored a candidate from the DCP to challenge President Ruto's influence in his Rift Valley stronghold.
• The campaign was marked by volatility and saw clashes between supporters of the UDA and DCP parties.