UDA secured a commanding performance in the 27 November by-elections a result the party and its supporters say proves President Ruto remains widely popular across the country.
Out of 21 constituencies where UDA fielded candidates, the party won 12 seats. Key victories included parliamentary seats in Mbeere North, Malava, Banissa and a Senate seat in Baringo.
The party also celebrated uncontested wins in some wards — a signal, they say, of strong grassroots support and voter confidence in their agenda.
In a statement Friday evening, UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar said the results prove that Kenyans continue to trust President Ruto’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general election.
Meanwhile, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei — a vocal government ally — described the outcome as a resounding rejection of opposition politics, predicting Ruto would coast to a second term “without breaking a sweat.”
Political analysts say the by-election results reflect more than just strong UDA organization; they mark a shift in voter sentiment. Where past elections were often swayed by historical loyalties or ethnic vectors, this round appeared to favour parties with national-wide appeal and development promises.
Critics within the opposition now face urgent calls to rethink strategy ahead of 2027, as the electorate appears increasingly drawn to stability and deliverables over political theatrics.
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