Political analysts have argued that the by-elections tested the strength of President William Ruto, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. The broad-based government faced off with the United Opposition in nearly all the contests. The UDA party won the Baringo senatorial seat, as well as the Malava, Mbeere North, and Banissa
Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service (NPS) Douglas Kanja has issued a statement regarding the upcoming by-elections after former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua called for his resignation. In a statement signed by NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, Kanja said NPS remains a key National Security Organ established under the Constitution of Kenya with
Former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has written to the Police IG Douglas Kanja after violence erupted during his campaigns in Narok County. In a statement, Gachagua said he has repeatedly written to Kanja on state-sponsored violence, state-sponsored militia, and unspeakable violence against him, including assassination attempts on his life and that of his supporters,