UDA Celebrates Endo, Poro and Emurua Dikirr By-Election Wins
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 15 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has hailed its recent by-election victories, describing them as clear evidence of growing public confidence of the rulling party ahead of the 2027 general election.
The party’s Secretary General Hassan Omar while addressing the media on the recently concluded by-elections said the ruling party’s wins in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu County, and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County reflect sustained public support for the broad-based government.
“The continued vote of confidence that Kenyans have extended to President William Ruto, his government and its programmes demonstrates the impact of the UDA party and the broad-based government, despite the propaganda and negative ethnicity often seen on social media,” Omar said.
According to the party, UDA candidates David Kipsang Keter, popularly known as “DollarLine,” Daniel Lolngojine and Festus Korir Kirop secured victory in their respective contests.
The party said the latest wins mark the third consecutive wave of successful by-elections for UDA and its coalition partners, following earlier victories recorded in November and February.
“We won decisively in November across the country, we won again in February, and now in May it is three out of three. UDA competes everywhere and UDA wins everywhere,” Omar added.
The SG also acknowledged the support of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), noting that cooperation within the broad-based government played a key role in securing the victories.
He said the continued electoral success reflects public confidence in President Ruto’s leadership, despite criticism from opposition leaders and online commentators.
He further defended the government’s development record, pointing to progress in affordable housing, healthcare reforms, and broader economic transformation under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Omar also commended President Ruto’s international engagements and Pan-African agenda, particularly following the recent African Forward Summit attended by several African leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron noting that the summit underscored Kenya’s growing influence in continental affairs and dismissed criticism questioning the President’s Pan-African credentials.
He urged African countries to deepen regional economic integration and reduce reliance on foreign financial institutions by leveraging African capital to finance development projects.
On rising fuel prices, Omar attributed the increase to global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States, noting that the situation has pushed up fuel prices worldwide.
He added that Kenya’s government-to-government fuel import arrangement has helped stabilize supply despite the higher global costs.
Omar further noted that ongoing discussions on expanding Africa’s industrialization and oil refining capacity including proposals linked to investments associated with Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote could help improve long-term energy security.
“Subsidies and tax reduction measures have been introduced to cushion Kenyans from the impact of rising fuel prices”.
