Ruto's Campaign and the United Opposition

Ruto's campaign for a single term enters Nakuru County with determination to remove Ruto from office in 2027. The United Opposition reaffirmed its resolve to remove President William Ruto from office in 2027 after its candidates suffered defeats in the by-elections won by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has nominated candidates for all four contested seats in the February 26, 2026, by-elections in Isiolo South, West Kabras (Kakamega), Evurore, and Muminji (Embu). These by-elections included one constituency seat and three ward seats in the County Assembly. UDA candidate in Isiolo South Constituency (constituency seat) - Mohamed Tubi (also known as Tubi Jnr or Mohamed Tubi). In West Kabras Ward (Kakamega County) - Elphas Kainanga Shalakha In Evurore Ward (Embu County) - Duncan Mukang’u Jnr (also Duncan Mukang’u or Duncan Muratia) In Muminji Ward (Embu County) - Peterson Njeru Njiru (also Weche) The election results show that the UDA won all four seats. Tubi Mohamed Tubi won in Isiolo South with 7,352 votes against his sister Bina Tubi (Jubilee). Elphas Kainanga Shalakha won West Kabras with 3,317 votes. The candidates in Embu also secured victories. Opposition leaders, headed by Rigathi Gachagua, demonstrated their strength during a stop in Mahiu Mahiu, Nakuru County, drawing a large crowd to their rally. The opposition emphasized that the by-election results would not slow their momentum. and the campaign for Ruto's re-election remains on track. This could credibly demonstrate to the opposition group that it can mobilize supporters, even though the recent election results paint a different picture at the ballot box. Ruto's campaign for a re-election continues after his defeat in the by-election - wantam. Martha Karua, chairwoman of the People's Liberation Party, called on citizens to register to vote and emphasized that the by-elections were not representative of the outcome of the presidential election. The chairman of the Wiper Party, Kalonzo Musyoka, reiterated the call for unity and stressed that the opposition has the necessary votes to challenge the ruling party. Fred Matiangi, deputy chairman of the Jubilee Party and former education minister, criticized the government's performance and called on citizens to take action. Justin Muturi, chairman of the Democratic Party (DP) and former attorney general, cited corruption and human rights violations as reasons for supporting the Opposition: The UDA candidates won all four contested seats in the districts of Isiolo, Kakamega, and Embu, demonstrating continued voter support for the ruling party. Newspapers such as The East African reported that the opposition put up no serious fight and that the UDA's victories were therefore relatively uncontested.