Ruto’s UDA wins big in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet by-elections
UDA has swept all the latest by-elections in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet, handing President Ruto’s party a major political boost...
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President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party secured a significant victory by winning all three by-elections held in Narok, Samburu, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, bolstering the ruling party's position ahead of the 2027 elections.
- UDA candidates won the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and the Endo Ward and Porro Ward positions.
- In the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election, David Kipsang Keter of UDA won with 18,266 votes, a turnout of 66.6 percent.
- These wins are seen as a key indicator of the ruling party's popularity and provide momentum for President Ruto's administration.
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Ruto's UDA Wins Three By-elections Across Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet - May 2026
President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party secured a significant victory by winning all three by-elections held in Narok, Samburu, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, bolstering the ruling party's position ahead of the 2027 elections. David Kipsang Keter of UDA won the Emurua Dikirr Constituency by-election, securing the parliamentary seat while defeating DCP. The Maendeleo Chap Chap Party has announced its decision to remain an independent political entity within the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, rejecting proposals for a merger with the ruling UDA. Meanwhile, Members of the National Assembly are challenging the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over its Sh1.5 billion funding request and effectiveness in curbing hate speech.
