President William Ruto has hailed the broad-based government's victory in the November 27 by-elections, while accusing the opposition of lacking concrete ideas and relying on divisive and tribal politics.
Speaking on Friday, November 28, 2025, during the launch of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road in Kamandura, Kiambu County, the President highlighted the results of the November 27 by-elections, claiming that all seven parliamentary seats were won by candidates aligned with his administration.
He added that it was now time to build the country and not engage in divisive politics, emphasising the government's development-focused agenda.
"Out of seven parliamentary seats, all of them were won by the broad-based government. Some people have no agenda and no plan. They will come here and tell you Kasongo, wantam and must go," The President noted.
"They don't know how roads will be constructed, they only know the politics of tribalism and division. That is not an agenda," he added.
The by-elections were conducted on November 27 by the IEBC in select parts of the country, including several parliamentary seats considered crucial for the government.
In Mbeere North constituency, UDA candidate Leo Muthende clinched victory after a tight race against the United Opposition's Newton Kariuki. The seat was one of the most contested, drawing intense interest from both the executive and the opposition.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, made separate visits to the constituency, each trying to sway voters toward their preferred candidate. Their door-to-door campaigns were interpreted as part of a broader battle for political influence in the Mount Kenya region.
The Malava constituency was another battleground between the government and the opposition. David Ndakwa, the ruling party's candidate, emerged victorious over Seth Panyako, who was backed by the United Opposition. The campaigns were tense and chaotic, with confrontations that resulted in property damage, including incidents reported on election day.
Harrison Kombe, Boyd Were, and Moses Omondi, all from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, which is aligned with the government, won the Magarini, Kasipul, and Ugunja constituencies, respectively.
The results have strengthened the government's influence going into the 2027 general elections, particularly in areas viewed as opposition strongholds.
The Head of State used the moment to urge political leaders to focus on development rather than what he termed empty rhetoric.
"'Wantam' is not a plan but hate. We are discussing the people, you are discussing leaders. You are talking about the next election, we are talking about the next generation," he stated.
He thanked voters across the country for what he described as a clear message against divisive politics.
"Kenyans have spoken. They have no business with hate and tribalism," he noted.
Ruto further reassured residents of Mt. Kenya of his continued commitment to the region, noting that its voters stood firmly with him during the 2022 General Election.
"I became the President because of your votes. I want to assure you we will walk together until Kiambu and the whole Kenya is developed," the President concluded.
