Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has said the strong performances by both UDA and ODM in the just-concluded by-elections reflect Kenyans’ growing confidence in President William Ruto’s “broad-based and inclusive government.”
Addressing journalists at Parliament Buildings on Friday, Cherargei said the victories—secured across several constituencies—demonstrate public approval of the President’s policies and development agenda.
“This is a clear sign that UDA and ODM are the parties to beat in the general election. Nothing will change in 2027. The President will outrightly win,” he said.
In the mini-polls conducted on Thursday, November 27, UDA bagged several key seats.
UDA’s Vincent Chemitei won in the Baringo Senate race, and Leo Wamuthende in Mbeere North, David Ndakwa in Malava, and Ahmed Hassan in Banissa constituencies.
ODM, on its part, retained its influence by sweeping the Kasipul, Magarini, and Ugunja parliamentary seats.
President William Ruto, while congratulating the winners, said their victories were “a powerful reminder that we are bigger and better as a country when we are united.”
Cherargei said the results send a warning to opposition figures, who he said were advancing ‘politics of tribalism and division.'
He dismissed claims that UDA’s victories were too narrow to warrant celebration.
“A win is a win in politics. Number two is never crowned,” he said.
The senator also challenged the newly appointed IEBC commissioners to draw lessons from the mini-polls ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“Future elections should be free of blackmail, insults, name-calling, and the violence we saw in some areas,” he said.
Cherargei urged the DPP, DCI, and IEBC to take swift action against individuals involved in electoral misconduct during the by-elections.
He particularly called on the police to apprehend opposition leaders captured on camera assaulting members of the public.
“IEBC must now move with speed and ensure that anybody who engaged in electoral malpractice is arrested and arraigned in court,” he said.
On development matters, the senator praised President Ruto for launching the construction of the 175-kilometre Rironi–Mau Summit Road, noting that its upgrade will significantly ease congestion along the busy transport corridor.
“People have been sleeping on that road because it is too narrow and the traffic is massive. The upgrade will enhance trade through smoother movement of goods and services,” he said.
Cherargei maintained that the by-election results mark a political turning point, signalling renewed faith in the administration and the ruling coalition’s vision for the country.
