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.

UDA’s David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr by-election with 18,266 votes, defeating DCP’s Vincent Kibet who got 10,760 votes; IEBC says poll recorded 66.6pc turnout.

David Keter won the seat after garnering 18,266 votes.

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…

Newly elected Emurua Dikiir MP, has little time to celebrate his victory in the just -concluded by-election as the next general election beckons.