Nandi governor Stephen Sang in Kapkechui Township during a campaign rally for UDA’s candidate in Chemundo/ Kapng'etuny Ward election, Vincent Kiplimo/HANDOUTNandi Governor Stephen Sang held joint rallies with Chemundo/ Kapng'etuny Ward UDA candidate Vincent Kiplimo on the last day of campaigns.
The group made stopovers at several trading centres urging residents to elect the UDA candidate on Thursday.
Sang drummed up support for the UDA flagbearer at Kapkechui Township, where he expressed confidence in Kiplimo's leadership.
The governor said he is comfortable working with him to spur development in the ward.
Residents of Chemundu/Kapng’etuny Ward in Nandi County will go to the polls in a by-election after the death of their MCA, Julius Kipruto Keter, who passed away following a short illness.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated Kiplimo, Keter’s son, as its candidate after he comfortably won the party’s primaries, defeating five challengers.
Kiplimo has pledged to continue his late father’s development agenda in the ward.
Kenya heads into a politically charged Thursday as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) conducts multiple by-elections across the country.
Voters will fill vacant ward and constituency positions left open by deaths, resignations, and promotions of elected leaders.
The polls, spread across different counties, have attracted intense interest from major political parties keen to test their grassroots strength ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Parties have deployed senior officials, MPs, and regional coordinators to rally support for their candidates, transforming what would typically be small-scale local elections into national political battlegrounds.
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has mounted an aggressive campaign in several wards, framing the by-elections as a measure of public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Chemundo/ Kapng'etuny Ward UDA candidate Vincent Kiplimo at Kapkechui Township during a rally/HANDOUTLocal issues have taken centre stage in the campaigns, with candidates pledging improvements in service delivery, infrastructure, youth empowerment, and transparent leadership.
Clan dynamics, economic concerns, and shifts in national alliances have also shaped voter sentiment in several wards.
IEBC has assured the public of adequate preparations, including deployment of polling materials, trained personnel, and enhanced security measures in partnership with the National Police Service.
Security teams have been placed on high alert, particularly in areas where tensions flared during final campaign rallies.
In Ekerenyo Ward in Nyamira County, UDA’s candidate, Francis Amenya Ndubi, has pledged accountable, people-focused, and development-driven leadership.
Ndubi said he was the best choice to represent the interests of Ekerenyo residents effectively.
Ndubi’s last rally drew an overwhelming turnout, with residents displaying unity and energetic support for the UDA candidate.
A formidable team of UDA leaders campaigned for Ndubi, including Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), Japheth Nyakundi (Kitutu Chache North), Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango), Jerusha Momanyi (Nyamira County), Steve Mogaka (West Mugirango), Donya Toto (Kisii County), and Nyamira County Speaker Thaddeus Nyabaro, alongside several MCAs.
