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Why Ruto can't sit pretty after by-election victories

‎President William Ruto launches the Rironi-Mau Summit dual carriageway at the Total Junction in Mau Summit. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The just-concluded by-elections were widely viewed as a litmus test of party strength and candidate appeal ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Overall, President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) gave the United Opposition a serious challenge, winning multiple seats across the country.

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