Opposition defeated in Kenyan by-elections

February 28, 2026

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Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party secured four seats against the opposition in by-elections held on Thursday across various parts of the country.

By-elections took place on Thursday, where Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party won four seats in various parts of the country, defeating the opposition, according to reports from Taifa Leo. These results involve political figures such as Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Martha Karua, along with the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) associated with Rigathi Gachagua and the opposition coalition. The elections are linked to politics ahead of the 2027 general elections and President Ruto. No further details are available on specific locations or the number of candidates, but they highlight UDA's strength in these polls.

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