The ruling United Democratic Alliance secures a massive political victory by winning all four contested seats in the February 26 by-elections, reinforcing grassroots dominance.

President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially executed a clean sweep in the highly anticipated February 26 by-elections across Isiolo, Embu, and Kakamega counties.

This resounding victory serves as a critical litmus test for the ruling party, silencing opposition critics and reaffirming the populace's confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration’s bottom-up economic agenda ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

A Decisive Mandate

The mini-polls, closely monitored by political pundits, were characterized by intense door-to-door campaigns rather than massive rallies, partly due to the impending Ramadan season. UDA's strategic mobilization yielded overwhelming numbers.

In the fiercely contested Isiolo South parliamentary race, UDA’s Mohamed Tubi trounced his sister, Bina Mohamed of the Jubilee Party, securing 7,352 votes against her paltry 634 votes. The sibling rivalry underscored the intense localized battles underpinning national politics.

• Isiolo South MP: Mohamed Tubi (UDA) wins with 7,352 votes.
• Evurore Ward (Embu): Duncan Muratia (UDA) wins with 7,853 votes.
• Muminji Ward (Embu): Peterson Njeru (UDA) sails home with 3,207 votes.
• West Kabras Ward (Kakamega): Elphas Shalakha (UDA) clinches victory with 3,317 votes.

Opposition Retreats and Recalibrates

The opposition had publicly vowed to aggressively guard their votes to prevent alleged electoral malpractices, treating the mini-polls as an acid test for their regional hold. However, the UDA machinery proved too formidable.

In Kakamega’s West Kabras Ward, the defeat of Bramwel Wasike Khaemba of the newly formed Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) sends a stark message about the uphill battle facing emergent regional outfits attempting to challenge established national coalitions.

The Road to 2027

With these victories locked in, UDA leaders have quickly moved to consolidate their gains. The ruling party released a statement thanking voters for their solidarity and emphasizing that these results reflect a strong, unshakeable grassroots network.

Political analysts note that this sweep provides President Ruto with critical momentum. Expanding UDA’s footprint in regions like Kakamega and solidifying the Mt. Kenya East base through Embu is central to the party's overarching strategy.

"This statement victory reaffirms the people's confidence in our agenda of transformation and inclusive development," declared the UDA party secretariat.