The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, has unveiled his Kajiado by-election candidate.
Gachagua has unveiled Simon Sanare as its Purko Ward candidate for the upcoming by-election in Kajiado County.
The former Deputy President described Sanare as an accomplished leader, a patriot, and a true people’s person.
“I believe in his ability to engage the common Mwananchi and to stand firmly for the rights of his people,” Gachagua said.
“He is deeply committed to people-centric issues, and we are confident that his candidature will lead our party to the victory we are aspiring for in Purko Ward, Kajiado Central Constituency, Kajiado County.”
In several constituencies and wards, the political atmosphere is gradually heating up as aspirants position themselves, with parties seeking to consolidate their bases and expand their influence.
Different political players are now expected to hit the ground as they intensify campaigns ahead of the scheduled November 27, 2025, by-elections.
There are 23 pending by-elections, comprising six National Assembly seats, one Senate seat, and 16 Member of County Assembly (MCA) positions.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua unveils Simon Sanare as Purko Ward candidate for the upcoming by-election in Kajiado County on September 2, 2025 / HANDOUT
Initially, there were 22 pending by-elections, but on May 31, the Court of Appeal upheld the nullification of Harrison Kombe's election as Magarini MP, sending him back to the ballot.
The other seats fell vacant either through deaths or appointments to other roles.
Notable vacancies include the Baringo Senate seat left vacant following the death of incumbent William Cheptumo, the Ugunja MP seat, which fell vacant following the appointment of Opiyo Wandayi as Energy CS, and the Mbere North MP seat, which followed the appointment of incumbent Geoffrey Ruku to the Cabinet.
Additionally, the Kasipul seat fell vacant after MP Ong’ondo Were was assassinated on April 30.
Hassan Maalim and Malulu Injendi also passed away, occasioning by-elections in Banisa and Malava constituencies respectively.
The DCP party called for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to conduct non-partisan by-elections.
They expressed optimism that they will win all 22 seats and UDA will lose out in all the areas, saying they have what it takes to win all the seats.
