UDA picks Leo Muriuki for Mbeere North by-election
Politics
By
Betty Njeru
| Sep 06, 2025
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has settled on Leo Muriuki Muthende as its candidate for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat in the November 27 by-election.
Muriuki was selected on Saturday, September 6, after a consensus among seven aspirants.
UDA Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki lauded the contenders for agreeing to rally behind a single candidate.
"As a party, we are happy to see the candidates have all endorsed one candidate," Kindiki said.
The seat fell vacant after Geoffrey Ruku was appointed to President William Ruto's Cabinet earlier in the year.
READ MORE
Kingdom Bank hits jackpot with SMEs, rural push as net profit hits Sh946m
Iran war a blessing in disguise for Lamu Port
State roots for value addition to boost industrial output
Kenya eyes new trade deals as Chinese VP lands in Nairobi
How PwC freeze casts shadow on Kenya infrastructure agenda
Sh650 billion project: Questions raised over Ruto's Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR expansion plan
Ketraco gets nod to reappoint board after petition struck out
Kenya targets 240,000 youth jobs in fisheries sector expansion
Kenya's insurance industry faces its claims moment
Co-op Bank posts Sh29.75b profit, proposes a record Sh14.67 billion dividend
The UDA nominee is expected to face stiff competition, including from a candidate backed by Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
Mbeere North is emerging as a hotly contested constituency, with the ruling party facing newer entrants.
The race is also expected to test the influence of President Ruto against that of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By-elections are also scheduled in Malava, Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, and Ugunja constituencies.
Political parties have until September 17 to submit names of candidates for primaries, with campaigns set to begin next month.