The election of David Kipsang Keter as the new Emurua Dikirr MP has triggered political debate over the future of President Ruto’s influence in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 elections.

Two archrivals for the Emurua Dikirr constituency seat met for the first time after a grueling campaign.

The Emurua Dikirr by-election was disrupted by violence and allegations of voter intimidation, as rival political camps linked to William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua clashed.