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May 15, 2026
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How Gachagua rattled Ruto turf

How Gachagua rattled Ruto turf

DCP's Felix Rotich loses Emurua Dikirr by-election to UDA's Keter but opposition camp says over 10,000 votes signal growing voter discontent ahead of 2027 polls..

✨ Key Highlights

In the Emurua Dikirr by-election, an opposition candidate, Felix Kibet Rotich of the DCP party, secured a significant 10,760 votes, challenging the ruling UDA party in what is considered President William Ruto's backyard.

  • The DCP candidate, Felix Kibet Rotich, garnered over 10,000 votes against the UDA winner, David Kipsang Keter, who received 18,266 votes.
  • Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the DCP party, and President William Ruto.
  • Mr. Gachagua campaigned via phone calls, highlighting the rising cost of living and local land issues, demonstrating pressure on the UDA in a region that strongly supported President Ruto in previous elections.

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