Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has described the November 27 by-elections as a resounding endorsement of President William Ruto’s leadership, predicting that the Head of State will overrun his opponents in 2027 General elections without breaking a sweat.

In a series of posts on X dated November 28, 2025, the vocal UDA senator celebrated the party’s strong performance across multiple constituencies and wards.

“Congratulations to all the broadbased candidates for winning the by-elections yesterday in various counties, constituencies and wards. That was a mark of resilience, determination, hardwork and commitment during the campaigns. Go and serve the country with unwavering commitment and sacrifice for a better society,” Cherargei wrote.

He singled out the United Democratic Alliance for special praise: “To my party United Democratic Alliance (UDA) that was an exceptional performance led by party leader H.E Dr William Ruto and also a mark of absolute confidence by Kenyans in our party.”

Victory as a personal triumph for leadership

Cherargei framed the results as a personal win for the top leadership, stating: “The biggest WINNERS in these by-elections 2025 is President Ruto, Dp kindiki and broadbased partners,” while declaring, “The biggest LOOSERS in by-elections 2025 is dis-united opposition led by kalonzo, Gachagua, khalwale, sifuna, Natembeya, muturi, Matiangi and Uhuru kenyatta amongst others.”

The senator concluded with a confident forecast, asserting: “This is a clear indicator that President Ruto and Deputy President Prof. Kindiki will overrun his opponents in the 2027 General elections without breaking a sweat into his second term, Hongera washindi wote.”

By-election highlights

The by-elections filled one Senate seat, six National Assembly seats, and 15 county assembly wards. UDA registered notable victories in Malava, Mbeere North, Banissa, Baringo Senate, and several wards, while ODM retained strongholds in Kasipul, Magarini, and Ugunja.

In the closely watched Malava Constituency, UDA’s David Ndakwa edged out DAP-K’s Seth Panyako by 1,354 votes, polling 21,564 against 20,210 in a race with eight candidates. IEBC Returning Officer Abdalla Salim declared Ndakwa the winner on Friday morning, prompting jubilation among Kenya Kwanza supporters.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula also congratulated all winners and called for unity: “Congratulations to all victorious candidates in the bye elections. May our democracy flourish forever. We have a cardinal duty to protect our national unity and cohesion as we move towards the 1st world stage.”